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S540 TEW

1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel84,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 TEW
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,402 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 64,401 miles

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

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

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) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

WIPER SPINDLES WORN

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,390 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 60,390 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in king pins

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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S540 TEW is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,899cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 84,461 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S540 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S540 TEW registered?

S540 TEW is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S540 TEW safe to buy?

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