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N129 XNU

1996 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,284 mi
Last recorded60,284 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 XNU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,284 miles

Wiper linkages worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,284 miles

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

Wiper linkages worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,296 miles

Slight play on both front wheels

Fail 17 Aug 2010 59,296 miles

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

Slight play on both front wheels

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 58,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,487 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 57,487 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,405 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front propshaft flange broken.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,084 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 56,084 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air filter mount one is rusted and slightly loose. BUT NOT INSECURE !!!

all front seats are slightly loose on there runners, BUT secure !!

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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N129 XNU is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 90,156 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 N129 XNU, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N129 XNU is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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