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S496 WUK

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

755,770 mi
Last recorded755,770 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 WUK
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2009 755,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,794 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,794 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,743 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 63,741 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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S496 WUK is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S496 WUK, 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 S496 WUK registered?

S496 WUK is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S496 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 WUK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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