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S183 JHG

1998 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 JHG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 101,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 98,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Dec 2016 98,273 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 97,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2014 96,426 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,588 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

driver seat slight damage

n/s/f,os/f king pin have lift

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

driver seat slight damage

n/s/f,os/f king pin have lift

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs showin g wear

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

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

front and rear brake pipes have surface rust on

front discs showing wear

Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,998 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,356 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 72,841 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Front axle U bolts may be loose ??

Near side rear shock absorber damaged

Near side tyre wall cracking

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in bottom steering column

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,216 miles

rear diff noisy

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

Fail 22 Aug 2007 59,109 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,961 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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S183 JHG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S183 JHG, 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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S183 JHG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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