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T489 TGT

1999 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,197 mi
Last recorded60,197 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 TGT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 60,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,807 miles

front brake discs corroded on working surfaces nearside and offside

nearside and offside front tyres tread uneven

nearside front suspension king pin needs attention

Fail 7 Oct 2013 52,807 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded on working surfaces nearside and offside

front nearside and offside brake pads worn low

nearside and offside front tyres tread uneven

nearside front suspension king pin needs attention

Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,447 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 45,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,585 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,108 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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T489 TGT is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,316 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 T489 TGT, 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 27 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T489 TGT is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 16 August 1999.

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