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S697 MSS

1998 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 MSS
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,694 miles

advise metal brake pipes

advise off side stub pin

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,667 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 87,667 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,454 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,731 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,978 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 73,978 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 67,716 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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S697 MSS is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S697 MSS, 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

How do I check the history of S697 MSS?

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What year was S697 MSS registered?

S697 MSS is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S697 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S697 MSS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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