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S514 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,423 mi
Last recorded52,423 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 52,423 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brakes sticky

both front wings repaired

offside inner sill tack welded(not perscribed area)

welded repairs to both door steps

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 52,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,378 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,368 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,319 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,290 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,592 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,374 miles

both front king pins worn near to excess

Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,374 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front king pins worn near to excess

os wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,830 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Both Driver & Passenger Double Seat Belt Retractable Roller Covers Missing

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

Front Grill Loose

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Hand Brake Lever has slight play in components

Interior Mirror Loose on Mounting

O/S/R Nunber Plate lamp has no proper cover. Only Tape prevents a white light showing to the Rear.

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

Spare Wheel Loose in Carrier

Steering U/J has Play in the Coupling

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,898 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 36,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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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S514 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S514 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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What year was S514 VJW registered?

S514 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S514 VJW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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