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R308 HSG

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,120 mi
Last recorded64,120 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 HSG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 64,120 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear step frame corroded.

Underside heavily undersealed.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 64,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/lower paneling near spring anchor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/lower paneling near spring anchor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear step frame corroded.

Underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 64,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Lower body panels corroding.

Rear step frame corroded.

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Front inner arches beginning to corrode.

Prevent further corrosion of lower body panels

Fail 3 Oct 2022 63,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Front inner arches beginning to corrode.

Prevent further corrosion of lower body panels

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,756 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides ; keep greased (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis bracket at spring anchor . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides ; keep greased (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,644 miles

Front Both Front Stubs Have Slight Play

Pass 29 May 2019 63,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc inner surfaces pitted

Pass 14 May 2018 62,527 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,325 miles

Lower body panels beginning to corrode

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

Pass 25 May 2016 61,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2014
Fail 20 May 2014 59,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 57,677 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 55,087 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,100 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,649 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,649 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,542 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 43,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,444 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R308 HSG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R308 HSG, 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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R308 HSG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R308 HSG shows 27 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.

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