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R809 VWN

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,709 mi
Last recorded40,709 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 VWN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 40,709 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 40,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,374 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 32,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,152 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

off/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,349 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

off/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

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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R809 VWN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R809 VWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R809 VWN registered?

R809 VWN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R809 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 VWN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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