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T978 FOB

1999 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 FOB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,493 miles

Both front king pins have slight lift.

Exhaust system has slight leak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside step corroded.

Rear cross member slight corrosion.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,493 miles

Brake cable damaged Broken. (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front king pins have slight lift.

Exhaust system has slight leak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside step corroded.

Rear cross member slight corrosion.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

fuel tank damp but no sign of a leak.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,808 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 67,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 61,104 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,763 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 45,924 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,924 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 45,193 miles

N/S/R Brake slight binding

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

Slight play in N/S/F Kingpin

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

Fail 25 May 2010 45,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/R Brake slight binding

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in N/S/F Kingpin

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,508 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,508 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,944 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 38,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,822 miles

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

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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T978 FOB is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T978 FOB, 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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T978 FOB is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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