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V701 DBU

1999 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 DBU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,486 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,690 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 85,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,790 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)

Fail 8 May 2009 75,686 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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 4 Feb 2008 68,405 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 65,155 miles

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 Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 65,155 miles

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 54,880 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 54,880 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V701 DBU is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 V701 DBU, 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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What year was V701 DBU registered?

V701 DBU is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V701 DBU safe to buy?

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