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S479 OEW

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,943 mi
Last recorded136,943 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 136,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 134,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 127,238 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 127,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 121,743 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 121,743 miles

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

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 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S479 OEW, 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 S479 OEW registered?

S479 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S479 OEW safe to buy?

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