MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of R979 ARP?
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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.
Does R979 ARP have outstanding finance?
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