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S605 VJW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

135,387 mi
Last recorded135,387 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 135,387 miles

play in steering colum/shaft.

play in top steering colum/bush.

coolant leak.

damage to n/s/r light lens.

front floor pans corroding around seat mounts.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

handbrake lever starting to stiffen up.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f inner wing/arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f short metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

play in lower steering colum bush.

play in o/s/f kingpin close to acceptable limits.

play in o/s/f leaf spring bushes.

rear handbrake cable/levers starting to seize up.

roughness in rear diff.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 135,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

coolant leak.

damage to n/s/r light lens.

front floor pans corroding around seat mounts.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

handbrake lever starting to stiffen up.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f inner wing/arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f short metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

play in lower steering colum bush.

play in o/s/f kingpin close to acceptable limits.

play in o/s/f leaf spring bushes.

play in steering colum/shaft.

play in top steering colum/bush.

rear handbrake cable/levers starting to seize up.

roughness in rear diff.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 135,379 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

damage to n/s/r light lens.

drivers seat starting to become insecure.

floor pan around drivers seat corroding.

front floor pans corroding.

front shocks starting to get soft.

front spring shackle bushes starting to deteriorate.

imbalance in front brakes.

oil leak.

play in lower steering colum bush.

play in o/s kingpin close to acceptable limits+top shim/washer missing.

play in steering shaft.

power steering belt badly deteriorated.

rear spring eye bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 108,726 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 108,726 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

damage to o/s+n/s/f light lens.

drivers seat starting to become insecure.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/f kingpins.

play in top steering cloum bush.

power steering hoses starting to weep fluid .

steering box starting to leak fluid.

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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S605 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S605 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 S605 VJW registered?

S605 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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