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S557 APM

1998 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,594 mi
Last recorded119,594 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 APM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 119,594 miles

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

WIND SCREEN WIPER ARM BOXES ARE CONSIDERABLY WORN REPLACEMENT ADVISED.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 119,594 miles

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

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

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

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

WIND SCREEN WIPER ARM BOXES ARE CONSIDERABLY WORN REPLACEMENT ADVISED.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 108,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2010 108,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 96,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,341 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 90,551 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 83,208 miles

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

WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN BUSHES

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,728 miles

"LIFT" IN NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,550 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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S557 APM is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S557 APM, 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 S557 APM registered?

S557 APM is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S557 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 APM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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