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R385 SES

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,100 mi
Last recorded97,100 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 SES
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

also hall pipes failed coverded in grease hard to tell condion kmow

steering box damp oil

wiper linkage insecure slight but claering screen

Fail 2 Oct 2010 97,100 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering box damp oil

wiper linkage insecure slight but claering screen

Pass 3 Oct 2009 89,925 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering box slight d amp afect

Fail 30 Sep 2009 89,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering box slight d amp afect

Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,087 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 83,636 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH WORN

Pass 16 Dec 2005 81,853 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth on 2mm

Offside front inner brake pad worn.

Offside rear shockabsorber lower bush worn.

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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R385 SES is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R385 SES, 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 R385 SES registered?

R385 SES is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R385 SES safe to buy?

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