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S501 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,449 mi
Last recorded79,449 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,449 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,527 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear top and bottom (2.7.4)

nearside rear bumper valance panel corroded (non structural)

offside front wheel arch panel corroded (non structural area)

slight play in steering box

slight play nearside front kingpin

steering box slightly damp with oil

very slight bind nearside front brake

very slight play offside front kingpin

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,951 miles

Offside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,133 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front axel pins bushes have play, seek main deeler advice

o/s drivers step has corrosion, but not near main structual component

Fail 12 Oct 2013 70,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front axel pins bushes have play, seek main deeler advice

o/s drivers step has corrosion, but not near main structual component

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,324 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,574 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitting/worn

rear no plate delamanating

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,180 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 50,997 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 45,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 45,258 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2007 39,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,947 miles

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

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

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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S501 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S501 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.

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S501 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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