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S479 NPO

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,223 mi
Last recorded106,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 NPO
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,223 miles

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

Nearside Track rod 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 100,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 100,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,807 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 98,570 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,963 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking on surface.

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wiper blade linkages slightly worn.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking on surface.

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wiper blade linkages slightly worn.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,379 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 76,929 miles

handbrake lever stiff to operate front number plate slightly defaced

Fail 21 Feb 2009 76,929 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever stiff to operate front number plate slightly defaced

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,140 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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S479 NPO is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S479 NPO, 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 S479 NPO registered?

S479 NPO is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S479 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S479 NPO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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