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S325 POV

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,921 mi
Last recorded181,921 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 POV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 181,921 miles

All 4 tyres close to limit on edges.

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

all bump stops missing.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 181,921 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

All 4 tyres close to limit on edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 180,449 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 179,208 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

slight earth fault rear lights

Pass 3 Apr 2013 179,208 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

slight earth fault rear lights

Pass 26 Apr 2012 177,828 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 177,828 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 174,572 miles

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

front bump stops?

n/s/r bump stop missing.

wiper split

Pass 26 Apr 2011 174,572 miles

front bump stops?

n/s/r bump stop missing.

wiper split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 167,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 158,773 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 158,771 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 154,471 miles

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

rear step insecure and dangerous

Pass 27 Jun 2006 146,090 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 146,082 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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S325 POV is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S325 POV, 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 S325 POV registered?

S325 POV is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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