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P163 UNK

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,013 mi
Last recorded103,013 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 UNK
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,013 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,001 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,431 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,023 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 87,316 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

damp around steering box no leaks found

Fail 5 May 2010 87,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play & damp steering box

Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f king pin slight lift not excessive

Pass 5 Apr 2008 80,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift n/s front king pin not excessive

Fail 5 Apr 2008 80,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift n/s front king pin not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,728 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 76,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f & n/s/f king pins have slight lift not exceccive

steering box damp (oil) no leaks found

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in n/s kingpin

slight travel in handbrake

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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P163 UNK is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P163 UNK, 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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P163 UNK is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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