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P166 UWX

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,918 mi
Last recorded113,918 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 UWX
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,918 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2025 113,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of cab outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,127 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight lift

Pass 17 Oct 2020 104,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,737 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,687 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,280 miles

o/s n/s front brake disc s pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s front tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,824 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,221 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 62,221 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 62,183 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,220 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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P166 UWX is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P166 UWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P166 UWX registered?

P166 UWX is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P166 UWX safe to buy?

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