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S512 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,606 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,523 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 78,308 miles

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

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

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

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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S512 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S512 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 S512 VJW registered?

S512 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S512 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S512 VJW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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