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R488 TJM

1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel84,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 TJM
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 97,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,937 miles

advise; slight play at both front wheel bearings./front king pin and bushes slightly worn,

Fail 30 Mar 2006 88,928 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise; both front king pins and bushes slightly worn.

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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R488 TJM is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 84,461 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R488 TJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R488 TJM registered?

R488 TJM is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R488 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 TJM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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