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T685 VAX

1999 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,675 mi
Last recorded83,675 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 VAX
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,675 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010
Fail 14 Apr 2010 83,840 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front panel by steering box corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

steering column bottom bush worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,414 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

windcreen has slight scratching on nearside-not in swept area

Fail 20 Mar 2009 78,254 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil around steering box

Fail 15 Jan 2008 70,170 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil around steering box

Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,497 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 57,417 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak †

oil around steering box

wear in steering box

Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,540 miles

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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T685 VAX is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,316 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 T685 VAX, 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 27 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T685 VAX is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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