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S798 WYA

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 WYA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer 3/4 area

Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer 3/4 area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer 3/4

o/s/f king pin has play

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,385 miles

inner faces of front brake discs pitted

o/s/f inner brake pad getting low

Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,385 miles

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

inner faces of front brake discs pitted

o/s/f inner brake pad getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner faces of front brake discs wearing

lower pivot points of wiper arms wearing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner faces of front brake discs wearing

lower pivot points of wiper arms wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,188 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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S798 WYA is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S798 WYA, 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 S798 WYA registered?

S798 WYA is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S798 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S798 WYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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