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R975 BKN

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,394 mi
Last recorded81,394 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 BKN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 81,394 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 81,290 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,337 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing noise. Not excessive at present time

Signs of possible fuel leak from tank area. Not leaking at present.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/s/f wheel bearing noise. Not excessive at present time

Signs of possible fuel leak from tank area. Not leaking at present.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,619 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no.plate lights dim

ns front brake pipe poorly clipped

Fail 25 Apr 2009 62,361 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no.plate lights dim

ns front brake pipe poorly clipped

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 57,679 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,483 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,489 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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R975 BKN is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R975 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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R975 BKN is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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