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S78 MEF

1998 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,101 mi
Last recorded77,101 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 MEF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion osf inner sill

advise corrosion to osf inner wing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 77,101 miles

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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion osf inner sill

advise corrosion to osf inner wing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,604 miles

Corrosion on inner wheel arches

Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,604 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR Tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 9 Aug 2014 69,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,857 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,851 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,360 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,360 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,237 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,977 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 58,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 44,568 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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S78 MEF is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S78 MEF, 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 S78 MEF registered?

S78 MEF is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S78 MEF safe to buy?

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