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S308 UEW

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,150 mi
Last recorded115,150 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 UEW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 115,150 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust corroded

front n plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

lock 2 lock stiff

mist oil o/s/f shock

mist oil on stearing box

n/s/f shock corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

van corroding in variuos places

Pass 2 Sep 2009 111,999 miles

brake pipes corroding

corrosion on verious parts of van

exhaust corroded

front discs heavily corroded

front no. plate seperating

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 29 Aug 2009 111,989 miles

Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper split

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2008 107,846 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,592 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 102,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

lift in o/s king pin

Pass 24 Aug 2006 97,037 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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S308 UEW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S308 UEW, 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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S308 UEW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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