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R983 XRT

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,509 mi
Last recorded139,509 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 XRT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 139,509 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Front both side axle king pin slight play

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive and both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 139,499 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 139,497 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 138,352 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 138,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 135,233 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 136,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 133,555 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 133,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 125,235 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 125,235 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 112,765 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 112,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R983 XRT is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R983 XRT, 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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R983 XRT is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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