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N492 BFL

1996 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,855 mi
Last recorded103,855 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 BFL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 103,855 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 102,594 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 102,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,729 miles

slight play nearside and offside front wheels surspension

Fail 11 Apr 2012 100,729 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside and offside front wheels surspension

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,279 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 99,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

holed corrosion around battery tray (advise attention)

holed corrosion o/s/f under bonnet

lip on o/s door step has holed corrosion (outside of prescribed area) advise attetnion

n/s/ sun visor does not say in upright position

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

side door can not be opend from the inside as interior handle has been disconnected

x4 tyres are heavily perished may soon need replacement

Fail 30 Mar 2010 97,775 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

holed corrosion around battery tray (advise attention)

holed corrosion o/s/f under bonnet

lip on o/s door step has holed corrosion (outside of prescribed area) advise attetnion

n/s/ sun visor does not say in upright position

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

side door can not be opend from the inside as interior handle has been disconnected

x4 tyres are heavily perished may soon need replacement

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,034 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,725 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 92,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,026 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 90,026 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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N492 BFL is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N492 BFL, 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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N492 BFL is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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