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R326 PHN

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,333 mi
Last recorded179,333 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 PHN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 179,333 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs pitted

n/s step coroded

o/s rear lamp mounting in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2011 179,297 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs pitted

n/s step coroded

o/s rear lamp mounting in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2010 174,180 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 174,180 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Front + rear registration plates slightly damaged

N/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2009 169,712 miles

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

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

n/s wiper linkage worn

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Apr 2008 166,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s wiper wheel box worn

rear no plate damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 164,199 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 164,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Front + rear registration plates slightly damaged

N/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder + cut

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre worn on outer shoulder

oil leak possibly from gearbox

Pass 24 Apr 2006 160,743 miles

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

n/s wiper linkage worn

tail board missing

Fail 21 Apr 2006 160,713 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

n/s wiper linkage worn

tail board missing

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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R326 PHN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R326 PHN, 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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R326 PHN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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