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N745 DBA

1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel99,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 DBA
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 95,840 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 95,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f kingpin has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2007 95,824 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside front shock absorber damp

Play in both front king pins

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Slight interference nearside rear light cluster

Pass 16 Feb 2006 94,567 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 94,567 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear gearbox propshaft drive rubber coupling split in various places;about to brake. †

Fail 31 Jan 2006 94,547 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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N745 DBA is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 99,772 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N745 DBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N745 DBA is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 16 July 1996.

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