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R343 EOU

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 EOU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,030 miles

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

brake pipes greased up

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,140 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroding .......

Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc inner faces corroding .......

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,457 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,054 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 27 Dec 2012 76,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,365 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank straps rusty

slight movement in n/s/f king pin

slight movement in o/s/r king pin

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,365 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps rusty

slight movement in n/s/f king pin

slight movement in o/s/r king pin

Fail 15 Mar 2011 73,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,710 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,267 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 72,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,211 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 71,210 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,075 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust system rubbing suspention

Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system rubbing suspention

Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,783 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 68,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 nsf king pin slight movement †2 nsf tyre worn outer edge †3 rear top shocker mounts slight movement

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,977 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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R343 EOU is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R343 EOU, 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 R343 EOU registered?

R343 EOU is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R343 EOU safe to buy?

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