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S601 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

166,947 mi
Last recorded166,947 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 166,947 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 166,422 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 161,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 161,390 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 161,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 156,343 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 156,309 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 152,235 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 152,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 145,291 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 145,291 miles

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?

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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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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What year was S601 VJW registered?

S601 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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