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V879 MDA

1999 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,772 mi
Last recorded108,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 MDA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,772 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 92,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 92,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,151 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/f bearing noisey

Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,395 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 86,392 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 78,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

cab floor corroded by drives seat (not in perscribed area)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 78,452 miles

Oil leak

cab floor corroded by drives seat (not in perscribed area)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 70,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 61,653 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 61,649 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front king pins

slight play infront steering link arms

wheel berings not checked due to brake bind

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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V879 MDA is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V879 MDA, 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 V879 MDA registered?

V879 MDA is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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