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S535 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,513 mi
Last recorded67,513 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,513 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,231 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,227 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,643 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering box.

Fail 22 Jan 2011 65,393 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 65,393 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,773 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,162 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 62,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 55,791 miles

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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S535 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S535 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 S535 VJW registered?

S535 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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