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R974 BKN

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,252 mi
Last recorded82,252 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 BKN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,252 miles

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

signs of fuel leak from tank not present at test

Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

signs of fuel leak from tank not present at test

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,064 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,008 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,521 miles

Slight corrosion evident on front brake discs.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,272 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 70,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 62,299 miles

off side front tyre signs of damage to outer wall,

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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R974 BKN is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R974 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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R974 BKN is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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