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S37 BFW

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,075 mi
Last recorded125,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 BFW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 125,075 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 125,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 117,901 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on chassis and floorpan

Play/wear in osf kingpin.

Fail 19 Jul 2007 117,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on floor pan.

OSF king pin play/wear.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 110,968 miles

brake pipes corroded

nsr shock absorber shroud corroded

osf tyre on legal limit

slight play/wear in both front kingpins not affecting brakes or steering at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2006 110,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

brake pipes into compensator slightly corroded

nsf brake pipes from flexy to master cyliinder slightly corroded

nsf caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr shock absorber shroud corroded

osf brake pipes from flexy to master cylinder slightly corroded

osf tyre low on tread on legal limit

osr axle brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play/wear in both front kingpins not affecting brakes or steering at time of test

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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S37 BFW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S37 BFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S37 BFW registered?

S37 BFW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S37 BFW safe to buy?

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