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P144 VMJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

586 mi
Last recorded586 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 VMJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 586 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 112,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 111,393 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins could do with a grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 110,238 miles

Central loads of paint on underside and front floor section

Exhaust noisy centre box rattle (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck is damp

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm has light play in ball joint

Offside Front steering box has oil mist on it but no major leak

drivers seat is not a standard fitment seat ie rover airbag seat

has an inspection hole for fuel tank in the rear

oil on underside of engine but no major leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,922 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in front king pins

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

none standard drives seat fitted

slight corrosion to under side of body

Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,653 miles

slight oil leak and play in steering box

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,789 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,536 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 83,532 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 79,269 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 78,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,953 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,857 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 74,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 69,471 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,471 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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P144 VMJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P144 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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What year was P144 VMJ registered?

P144 VMJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P144 VMJ safe to buy?

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