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N233 XNV

1996 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 XNV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 148,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 148,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 142,688 miles

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

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

n/s/r fog lamp lense damaged and repaiared using lense tape

Fail 17 Feb 2009 142,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

n/s/r fog lamp lense damaged and repaiared using lense tape

Pass 7 Dec 2007 139,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 139,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 137,265 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 136,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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N233 XNV is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N233 XNV, 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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What year was N233 XNV registered?

N233 XNV is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N233 XNV safe to buy?

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