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R959 BKN

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,646 mi
Last recorded83,646 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 BKN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,646 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,646 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,439 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,843 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 71,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 68,317 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 68,317 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R959 BKN is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R959 BKN, 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.

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R959 BKN is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R959 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 BKN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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