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S483 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,284 mi
Last recorded86,284 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 86,284 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 86,284 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,449 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers door difficult to open

movement in drivers seat

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,166 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 80,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,707 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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S483 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S483 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S483 VJW registered?

S483 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S483 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S483 VJW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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