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R157 BNC

1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel84,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 BNC
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,100 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 78,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 73,141 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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R157 BNC is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 84,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R157 BNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R157 BNC?

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What year was R157 BNC registered?

R157 BNC is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R157 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 BNC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R157 BNC have outstanding finance?

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