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S835 LER

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,837 mi
Last recorded65,837 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 LER
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,837 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,837 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,896 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,896 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside rear handbrake cable mount rubbing on casing

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,609 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear axle noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,902 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 59,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear bearings noisey

coolant leak

negative battery terminal broken

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,488 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 57,478 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

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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S835 LER is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S835 LER, 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 S835 LER registered?

S835 LER is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S835 LER safe to buy?

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