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P113 VMJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,943 mi
Last recorded98,943 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 VMJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 98,943 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

f/o/s brake disc worn

front prop rubber coupling perishing

r/o/s floor corroding

rear brake pipe to hose corroding

slight play in lower steering column bearing

slight play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in steering box

stiffness in handbrake lever operation

Fail 23 Nov 2010 98,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

f/o/s brake disc worn

front prop rubber coupling perishing

r/o/s floor corroding

rear brake pipe to hose corroding

slight play in lower steering column bearing

slight play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in steering box

stiffness in handbrake lever operation

Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2010 94,923 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,636 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 87,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 87,341 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,624 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,084 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Jan 2007 68,050 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Jan 2006 58,755 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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P113 VMJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P113 VMJ, 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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P113 VMJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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