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S502 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,652 mi
Last recorded109,652 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,652 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

handbrake lever stiff

king pins slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn on edge and valve splitting

rear prop UJ worn

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,227 miles

Front floors rusty around seat mounts

Handbrake lever stiff

Rear prop shaft UJ worn

Rear tyres low

Rust offside rear inner wing

Some lift in both front king pins

Some tyre valves splitting

Fail 24 Nov 2014 108,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front floors rusty around seat mounts

Handbrake lever stiff

Rear prop shaft UJ worn

Rear tyres low

Rust offside rear inner wing

Some lift in both front king pins

Some tyre valves splitting

Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,435 miles

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

Nearside mirror loose

Offside sill rusty

Power steering noisey

Rear tyres close to limits

Fail 15 Nov 2013 106,433 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside mirror loose

Offside sill rusty

Power steering noisey

Rear tyres close to limits

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,518 miles

Front number plate damaged

Horn button non standard

Lift offside king pin

Neaerside front tyre valve splitting

Noise from PAS pump area

Oil leak

Prop UJ worn

Rear brake pipes rusting

Rear tyres low

Various rust patches

Fail 1 Nov 2012 104,516 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Various rust patches

Front number plate damaged

Horn button non standard

Lift offside king pin

Neaerside front tyre valve splitting

Nearside door mirror missing

Noise from PAS pump area

Oil leak

Prop UJ worn

Rear brake pipes rusting

Rear tyres low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,320 miles

oil leak from steering box

Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake discs becoming corroded

oil leak from steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,599 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front king pin has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,265 miles

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

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

nearside front king pin has slight play

steering colum lower bush slightly worn

Fail 14 Apr 2009 99,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 17 Apr 2008 93,199 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 17 Apr 2008 93,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,193 miles

see 462718407171

Fail 18 Apr 2007 87,193 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight play both front king pins

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,423 miles

see 471317616141

Fail 27 Apr 2006 81,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

front discs worn

oil leak

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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S502 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S502 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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S502 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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