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R968 NJT

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 NJT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 130,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear diff noisy

various under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 128,752 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper wheel box worn,but still clears the screen

rear leaf springs front hangers rusty but not seriusly weakend

slight play in front king pins

spare wheel missing and carrier loose

Fail 24 Apr 2014 128,724 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

n/s wiper wheel box worn,but still clears the screen

rear leaf springs front hangers rusty but not seriusly weakend

slight play in front king pins

spare wheel missing and carrier loose

Pass 25 Apr 2013 125,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 121,534 miles

spare wheel carrier loose

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 121,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,027 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 97,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 90,321 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,117 miles

hole in drivers side floor pan.

rear wheel feel noisey when rotated. suspect noise comming from axel.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 84,030 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

hole in drivers side floor pan.

rear wheel feel noisey when rotated. suspect noise comming from axel.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,067 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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R968 NJT is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 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 R968 NJT, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R968 NJT is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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