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R949 PFV

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

57,007 mi
Last recorded57,007 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 PFV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 57,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,499 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush nearside and offside front (2.5.A.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush nearside and offside front (2.5.A.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,125 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 55,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,877 miles

Nearside rear tyre deterorated

Nearside rear/front spring hanger mounting slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,877 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre deterorated

Nearside rear/front spring hanger mounting slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,200 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,575 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,575 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,621 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,921 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,921 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,272 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 45,555 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,227 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 43,227 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 40,787 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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R949 PFV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 92,083 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R949 PFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R949 PFV registered?

R949 PFV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R949 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 PFV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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