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S653 ETT

1998 Ldv Pilot

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,894 mi
Last recorded118,894 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 ETT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 118,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 118,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 116,353 miles

o/s inner doop step under van corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 115,270 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 111,756 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING

Fail 21 Nov 2008 111,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING

Pass 19 Nov 2007 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s + n/s slight play in suspension

Pass 30 Nov 2006 98,315 miles

steering column bottom bush has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2005 96,573 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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S653 ETT is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S653 ETT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S653 ETT registered?

S653 ETT is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S653 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S653 ETT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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