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N429 CBL

1996 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,507 mi
Last recorded92,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 CBL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,507 miles

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

Damage to roof - rear offside corner

Floor corroded - offside rear - load area - not considered to be structural

Nearside (side) passenger door - top runner insecure

Rear brakes imbalanced suggesting that adjustment or repair may be necessary

Slight roughness to both rear wheel bearings

Small crack in windscreen (zone A) contained in a circle of less than 10mm

Tyres different sizes on front and rear axles. 195x14 fitted to front axle and 185x14 fitted to rear

Vehicle presented for test with 5 passenger seats (2 on front row adjacent to driver's seat and 3 in 2nd row) - the rest have been removed along with relevant seatbelts

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2009 92,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to roof - rear offside corner

Floor corroded offside rear - load area - not considered structural

Nearside (side) passenger door - top runner insecure

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear offside wheel arch corroded

Slight roughness to both rear wheel bearings

Small crack in widscreen (zone A) contained in circle of less than 10mm

Tyres different sizes on front and rear - 195x14 fitted to rear axle and 185x14 fitted to front axle

Vehicle presented for test with 5 passenger seats (2 on front row adjacent to drivers seat and 3 in 2nd row) - the rest have been removed together with seat belts

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,100 miles

Brake fluid was low [have topped up !! ]

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N429 CBL is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N429 CBL, 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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N429 CBL is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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