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S168 FVK

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,816 mi
Last recorded96,816 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 FVK
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 96,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Doorstep to sill area (5.2.6)

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

Coolant header tank split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner arch corroded but outside pescribed areas

Oil leak Engine and rear diff areas ()

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,419 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 96,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,418 miles

Oil leak

n/s front undersill is excessively corroded (outside pescribed area and not affecting steering and braking )

o/s front underwheel arch is corroded

o/s under door step/sill is excessively corroded (outside pescribed area and not affecting steering or braking)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 96,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

both sides front undersills are corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 96,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle body is corroded in various places

Pass 8 Sep 2007 96,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 96,418 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 89,960 miles

both front wheel b/pipes corroded

both rear wheel b/pipes corroded

slight brake judder on n/s/front

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in steering wheel

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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S168 FVK is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 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 S168 FVK, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S168 FVK registered?

S168 FVK is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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