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S492 JCF

1998 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,498 mi
Last recorded112,498 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 JCF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 112,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

hole in o/s/r floor

lift in o/s and n/s front king pins recommend replacement

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer shoulder,starting to perish, recommend regular checks

n/s/r tyre 2mm and starting to perish-recommend regular checks

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner shoulder recommend regular checks

o/s/r tyre on limit and starting to perish-recommend replacement

play in lower steering column bush

play in n/s/f king pin -recommend replacement

play in wiper linkage

rear diff damp

Fail 7 Sep 2009 112,498 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

hole in o/s/r floor

lift in o/s and n/s front king pins recommend replacement

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer shoulder,starting to perish, recommend regular checks

n/s/r tyre 2mm and starting to perish-recommend regular checks

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner shoulder recommend regular checks

o/s/r tyre on limit and starting to perish-recommend replacement

play in lower steering column bush

play in n/s/f king pin -recommend replacement

play in wiper linkage

rear diff damp

Pass 6 Sep 2008 99,938 miles

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

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)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 91,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,470 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 82,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S492 JCF is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,905cc 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 S492 JCF, 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 S492 JCF registered?

S492 JCF is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S492 JCF safe to buy?

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