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S229 LOH

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 LOH
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

osr bumper trim loose

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

osr bumper trim loose

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,737 miles

Both kingpins have slight play

Both rear tyres cracking on edge of walls

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate damaged & rear becoming discoloured, but both readable

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 66,737 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both kingpins have slight play

Both rear tyres cracking on edge of walls

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate damaged & rear becoming discoloured, but both readable

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 63,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

ns and os king pins lift in

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,373 miles

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

ns and os king pins lift in

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,461 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,459 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,711 miles

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

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

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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S229 LOH is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S229 LOH, 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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S229 LOH is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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