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P186 ORJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,996 mi
Last recorded119,996 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 ORJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 119,996 miles

front exhaust pipe corroding

nearside inner sill

rear floor corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 119,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front exhaust pipe corroding

nearside inner sill

rear floor corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,867 miles

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

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

n/s/f sill damaged

s/col bottom bush wear

Fail 20 Mar 2013 116,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

n/s/f sill damaged

s/col bottom bush wear

Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,916 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,620 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 103,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs wear

Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,304 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f king pins slight lift

Fail 7 Oct 2009 95,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,933 miles

front disc corroded

play front disc

tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play nearside and offside kingpins

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,953 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front propshaft coupling splitting

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2006 71,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front prop shaft coupling splitting

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2005 67,161 miles

Advisories as on MOT test number 610156865206

Fail 23 Sep 2005 67,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split

slight corrsion to offside rear floor

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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P186 ORJ 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 60%.

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 P186 ORJ, 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 P186 ORJ registered?

P186 ORJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P186 ORJ safe to buy?

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