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S467 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS467 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 135,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front hub suspension slight play

offside front step very corroded but not in perscribed area

rear diff noisey when rotated

Pass 20 May 2014 129,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 27 Nov 2012 119,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 110,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 110,385 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,164 miles

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

oil leak

three seats fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2010 103,040 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

oil leak

three seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,398 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 98,398 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,977 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm

slight lift in king pins

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Aug 2008 87,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm

slight lift in king pins

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 72,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,966 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 72,966 miles

Offside Outer Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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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S467 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red 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 S467 VJW, 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 S467 VJW registered?

S467 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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