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S240 ORY

1998 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 ORY
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 98,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,568 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,828 miles

offside step sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside step sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 112,042 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside front brake pipe slightly kinked

Fail 25 Feb 2011 112,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs worn

nearside front brake pipe slightly kinked

Pass 18 Feb 2010 102,343 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 102,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,070 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 92,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,876 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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S240 ORY is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S240 ORY, 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 S240 ORY registered?

S240 ORY is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S240 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 ORY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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