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S228 VKE

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 VKE
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 105,365 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,630 miles

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)

air pipe loose. battery insecure. brake fluid near min. strong advise heavy corrosion within 30cm of n.s.f front leaf spring mounting point.

heavy corrosion around rear spring front mounting points.n/s/r tyre on limit.

lips on front discs. propshaft middle mounting rubber breaking up.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm + nail in tread. spare on cords.

play in wiper spindles. moisture in o/s/f headlamp.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 100,630 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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)

air pipe loose. battery insecure. brake fluid near min. strong advise heavy corrosion within 30cm of n.s.f front leaf spring mounting point.

heavy corrosion around rear spring front mounting points.n/s/r tyre on limit.

lips on front discs. propshaft middle mounting rubber breaking up.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm + nail in tread. spare on cords.

play in wiper spindles. moisture in o/s/f headlamp.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,315 miles

moisture in o/s/f head lamp. battery insecure. strong advise rear shackle wearing on n/s/f leaf spring.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,049 miles

heavy corrosion within 30cm of n/s/f spring mounting. slight play at both front king pins.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,206 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 77,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 69,189 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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S228 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S228 VKE, 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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S228 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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