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S538 TEW

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,217 mi
Last recorded129,217 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 TEW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,217 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 123,270 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 123,270 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2014 111,987 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 103,347 miles

offside B post covered in fresh underseal

offside front brake pipe covered in fresh sealer

slight lift in front king pins

slight roughness from rear wheels when rotated , possibly diff

Fail 17 May 2013 103,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,946 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front door step sills crush damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,394 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,004 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 72,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,614 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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S538 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,899cc 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 S538 TEW, 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 S538 TEW registered?

S538 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S538 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 TEW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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