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P174 PCR

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 PCR
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2008 93,433 miles

Battery insecure

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front king pin has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front king pin has slight play

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 93,433 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front king pin has slight play

Offside front king pin has slight play

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,557 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 91,967 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 86,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 86,238 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 69,405 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 69,083 miles

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

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

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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P174 PCR is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P174 PCR, 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 P174 PCR registered?

P174 PCR is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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