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S697 BFE

1998 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,110 mi
Last recorded102,110 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 BFE
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,110 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 102,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Oct 2009 96,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,453 miles

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,925 miles

wiper rack worn

Fail 3 Oct 2008 90,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper rack worn

Fail 19 Sep 2007 84,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,123 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 78,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 74,004 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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S697 BFE is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S697 BFE, 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 S697 BFE registered?

S697 BFE is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S697 BFE safe to buy?

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