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S588 BSC

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,449 mi
Last recorded112,449 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 BSC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 112,449 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s behind the spring shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 112,022 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind the springs both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 111,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to seat area repair inadequate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion to sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure n/s rear inner sill corrided (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,565 miles

Nearside Inner sill area slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 108,565 miles

Nearside Inner sill area slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 108,006 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 108,006 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust corroded & broken (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,164 miles

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

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

slight corrosion n/s floor area

Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight corrosion n/s floor area

Pass 5 Aug 2016 105,987 miles

Corrosion to outer sills at front steps

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,545 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 101,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 98,545 miles

both sides rear wheel bearings slight rumble

exhaust to front and middle corroding

near side wiper wearing

off side king pin slight lift play

slight play to bottom steering column bush

under bonnet both sides inner wings slight corroding

vehicle heavelly under sealed in places

Fail 3 Jul 2012 98,579 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,643 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 97,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,972 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,972 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front wipers torn

nearside front seat slightly insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 77,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 70,869 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 70,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S588 BSC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S588 BSC, 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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S588 BSC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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