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R334 BVC

1998 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 BVC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,594 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 104,594 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,029 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 96,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 63,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 59,184 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 59,164 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 58,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 57,766 miles

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in wiper linkage

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 51,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,932 miles

slight corrosion on drivers seat mounts.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,093 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,327 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaks on engine/rear axle

rear number plate cracked

steering coloumn lower bush worn

windscreen wiper linkaged worn

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,407 miles

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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R334 BVC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R334 BVC, 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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What year was R334 BVC registered?

R334 BVC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R334 BVC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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