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R552 MLJ

1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel84,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 MLJ
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,645 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 85,645 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,166 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 78,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R552 MLJ 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 R552 MLJ, 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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How do I check the history of R552 MLJ?

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What year was R552 MLJ registered?

R552 MLJ is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R552 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 MLJ 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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