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S227 VYC

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 VYC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 100,095 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Both wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Battery loose

Drag link end ball joint has slight play On pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion in floor near parking brake and seat mounts

Steering box oozing a little fluid

Wiper linkage very worn

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,019 miles

Some corrosion starting around front springs, rear springs, front shock absorbers and steering box mountings

Some wear/lift in front suspension king pins/thrusts

Fail 17 Nov 2017 100,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Some corrosion starting around front springs, rear springs, front shock absorbers and steering box mountings

Some wear/lift in front suspension king pins/thrusts

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,000 miles

Rear brake application increase near maximum 30% limit

Some corrosion starting around front springs, rear springs and steering box mountings

Some wear/lift in front suspension king pins/thrusts

Fail 25 Nov 2016 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake application increase near maximum 30% limit

Some corrosion starting around front springs, rear springs and steering box mountings

Some wear/lift in front suspension king pins/thrusts

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,999 miles

2x mails in nearside rear tyre

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre tread low

Underbody and front inner wings undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear floor holed

Fail 22 Sep 2014 95,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear floor holed

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear s/absorbers slightly corroded

slight lift in kingpin assemblys

Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,479 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear s/absorbers slightly corroded

slight lift in kingpin assemblys

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,237 miles

nearside front spring hanger corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front spring hanger corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s wiper linkage worn

slight lift in n/s king pin assembly

Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s wiper linkage worn

slight lift in n/s king pin assembly

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,973 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 77,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight lift in king pin bearings o/s and n/s

wiper linkages slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,216 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,102 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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S227 VYC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S227 VYC, 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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S227 VYC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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