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P103 HVO

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,420 mi
Last recorded43,420 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 HVO
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,420 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front inner wings on both sides

corrosion to inner and outer sills on both sides

corrosion to rear wheel arches on both sides

front panel damaged near nearside headlight unit

offside mirror damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion to front inner wings on both sides

corrosion to inner and outer sills on both sides

corrosion to rear wheel arches on both sides

front panel damaged near nearside headlight unit

offside mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,300 miles

Advise repair corroded offside rear wheel arch.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,300 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Advise repair corroded offside rear wheel arch.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,312 miles

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

Driver door tight to open

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,200 miles

offside front shockabsorber leaking.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,428 miles

both rear rubber bump stops missing.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,700 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 30,700 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to side loading door bottom runner

engine lack of power

engine oil level low

exhaust loose at downpipe to manifold joint

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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P103 HVO is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 92,083 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 P103 HVO, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P103 HVO registered?

P103 HVO is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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