MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
REAR DOOR STEP CORRODED
SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO UNDERBOY/COMPONENTS METAL BRAKE PIPES/PRESCRIBED AREAS
SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT
UNABLE TO ASSESS NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING/SUSPENSION JOINTS CORRCTLY DUE TO FAILURE ITEM
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
REAR DOOR STEP CORRODED
SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO UNDERBOY/COMPONENTS METAL BRAKE PIPES/PRESCRIBED AREAS
SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT
UNABLE TO ASSESS NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING/SUSPENSION JOINTS CORRCTLY DUE TO FAILURE ITEM
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seats fitted N/S & O/S ROW 2 O/S ROW 3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside front tyre VERY BADLY worn outside edge
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Both sides ,king pins have slight play.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
steering system showing slight play
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?
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S601 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S601 VJW, 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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S601 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 November 1998.
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