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N385 OGJ

1996 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,030 mi
Last recorded136,030 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 OGJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 136,030 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to offside of front valance

drivers seat slightly loose

heavy corrosion to offside front door step

heavy corrosion to offside rear floor

slight free play at steering wheel

slight oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2012 136,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to offside of front valance

drivers seat slightly loose

heavy corrosion to offside front door step

heavy corrosion to offside rear floor

slight free play at steering wheel

slight oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2011 134,326 miles

chip to screen

corrosion to front inner wheel arches panel/underbonnet

corrosion to rear boot floor pan

front shackle bushes slight play

slight play front suspension

Fail 18 Apr 2011 134,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

chip to screen

corrosion to front inner wheel arches panel/underbonnet

corrosion to rear boot floor pan

front shackle bushes slight play

slight play front suspension

Pass 15 Apr 2010 133,247 miles

o/s/f seat loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chips to screen

corrosion outer sills

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to front steps

corrsion behind rear bumpers

handbrake travel high

play in front king pins and wheel bearings

play in steering

tempory mirror fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2010 133,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

chips to screen

corrosion outer sills

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to front steps

corrsion behind rear bumpers

handbrake travel high

o/s/f seat loose

play in front king pins and wheel bearings

play in steering

tempory mirror fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2009 131,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorating with minor leaks

corrosion around front foot wells

Pass 16 Apr 2009 131,776 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorating with minor leaks

corrosion around front foot wells

Pass 9 Apr 2008 125,910 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front spring eye bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 15 Feb 2007 120,642 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 120,642 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 114,544 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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N385 OGJ 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 58.3%.

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 N385 OGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N385 OGJ registered?

N385 OGJ is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N385 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 OGJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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