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S540 VJW

1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel84,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 VJW
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,299 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 81,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

rust to inner front o/s wheel arch to pan, inner sills to pans and general underside...

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 69,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 53,523 miles

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 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJW, 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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S540 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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