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R89 LGB

1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,495 mi
Last recorded150,495 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese94,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 LGB
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diese
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 150,495 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 150,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 142,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 142,004 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 136,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 126,186 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 126,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diese?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
6,497
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 50
Registration plate lamp not working 43
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
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R89 LGB is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 94,218 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 Diese fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R89 LGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R89 LGB is a 1998 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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