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R979 ARP

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,451 mi
Last recorded165,451 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 ARP
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 165,451 miles

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

damage to windscreen outside sweapt area

rear cross member corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 157,038 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on rear crossmember

damage to offside of windscreen

light oil leak from steering box

rear access step corroded

wiper arm spindles worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 148,289 miles

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

damage to o/s of windscreen

hand brake travel long

n/s beam pattern poor

o/s beam pattern poor

oil leak engine

prop shaft cush drive joint worn

rear axle noisey

rear valance corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 137,955 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

light oil leak from power steering box

rear axle noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2008 127,548 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 127,548 miles

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

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

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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R979 ARP is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R979 ARP, 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 R979 ARP registered?

R979 ARP is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R979 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 ARP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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