MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,996 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall -- 185 14 -- (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing Top Bolt (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Engine Oil On Min
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
insecure black knob (gear lever)
offside rear service brake efficiency slightly lower than the nearside - brakes may need attention soon
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
washer bottle insecure. o/s/f door mirror loose
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
washer bottle insecure. o/s/f door mirror loose
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Fuel Tank Strap Slight Corrosion
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Removed Brick From Brake Pipes + Steering Colum
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
fuel tank securing straps corroding
nearside front and both rear tyres on 3mm
Battery insecure
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
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)
nearside front tyre on 3.5mm : offside front tyre 2.5mm - (legal limit 1.6mm,)
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Battery insecure
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
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)
nearside front tyre on 3.5mm : offside front tyre 2.5mm - (legal limit 1.6mm,)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
TAILPIPE SLIGHT CORROSION
Propshaft component defective
How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S196 FVK is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Blue 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 S196 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 S196 FVK registered?
S196 FVK is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 September 1998.
Is S196 FVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for S196 FVK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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