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V36 MJW

1999 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 MJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 114,198 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

front discs & pads worn & pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,496 miles

front steps poor

front wiper blades poor

nearside front king pin poor

nearside front shock absorber damp

front discs poor

front metal brake pipes poor

front number plate poor

nearside rear leaf spring rear bush poor

offside front tyre valve poor

offside rear metal brake pipe poor

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both door steps poor

front discs corroded

front metal brake pipes poor

front number plate poor

offside front wheel bearing poor

slight play nearside front king pin

wiper blades poor

Fail 13 Aug 2021 111,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both door steps poor

front discs corroded

front metal brake pipes poor

front number plate poor

offside front wheel bearing poor

slight play nearside front king pin

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,575 miles

front brake discs poor

slight play in king pins

some brake pipes poor

Fail 11 Aug 2020 109,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs poor

slight play in king pins

some brake pipes poor

Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,659 miles

all metal brake pipes poor

front discs poor

fuel tank support straps poor

nearside rear rear leaf spring bush worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 27 Nov 2017 106,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread On Breakers. (2mm).

Slight Corrosion On Front and Offside rear Brake Pipes.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,044 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside rear tyre 2mm & outer wall poor con

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2016 104,044 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside rear tyre 2mm & outer wall poor con

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,326 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres 3mm

offside front wheel bearing poor

prop shaft centre bearing poor

slight judder on brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,671 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,663 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,872 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,828 miles

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

Hedertank full of oil

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

Poss head gasket

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

Small play in all steering joints

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,598 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 87,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

prop-shaft centre mounting worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 81,301 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air filter pipe insecure

centre prop-shaft mtg worn

o/s door stiff to open from outside

oil leak from engine

suspect n/s/f leaf spring U clamps need re-tightening

suspect o/s engine mounting needs resecuring

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,229 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 75,229 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

steering wheel freeplay close to limit

Pass 27 Oct 2007 68,450 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 67,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low

Fail 10 Aug 2006 57,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear shackle bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,413 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear shackle bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 19 Nov 2005 51,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V36 MJW is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V36 MJW, 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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V36 MJW is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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