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S196 FVK

1998 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,996 mi
Last recorded39,996 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 FVK
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,996 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,991 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,781 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,335 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,147 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 38,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,147 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 38,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,716 miles

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,)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,714 miles

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,)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,550 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,453 miles

TAILPIPE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,066 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Oct 2005 31,313 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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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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