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S432 VYC

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 VYC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,769 miles

Front both inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside moisture in lamp

Fail 17 Dec 2021 70,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside moisture in lamp

Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,129 miles

condensation in both headlights

offside front inner wing has corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2020 70,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

condensation in both headlights

offside front inner wing has corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front inner wing has corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,850 miles

offside inner wheel box corroed

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,450 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both front king pins

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both front king pins

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,351 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear nearside handbrake cable outer casing broken

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,453 miles

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

advise axcle noise

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 51,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 46,404 miles

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

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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S432 VYC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S432 VYC, 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 S432 VYC registered?

S432 VYC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S432 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S432 VYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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