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P196 EUJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,008 mi
Last recorded148,008 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 EUJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 148,008 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

CAB FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED

KINGS PINS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2024 147,503 miles

FRONT CAB CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE FRONT SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2023 146,631 miles

FRONT CAB FLOOR CORRODED

REAR BRAKES SLOWER TO APPLY AND RELEASE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,631 miles

FRONT CAB FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR BRAKE SLOWER TO APPLY AND RELEASE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN

TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,677 miles

BOTH FRONT SPHERE JOINTS LEAKING OIL

CAB FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN MOUNTING BOLT

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING BALL JOINT RUBBER HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH SEALANT

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR WHEELS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 143,689 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 17 May 2019 142,212 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 142,212 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 140,902 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 140,902 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 139,856 miles

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

corrosion present around vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,749 miles

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

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

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

corrosion present at passanger door step

fuel tank show damp no evident leak present

oil leak present

slightly leak at front hubs seal

Pass 23 May 2015 137,396 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 136,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 136,303 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 134,739 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

front hubs seal weeping

n/s/f o/s/f corrosion near seat belt mounting

Pass 26 May 2012 133,406 miles

both rear wheels binding slightly

o/s/f hub seal weeping

various corrosion under truck

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2011 131,761 miles

battery insecure

both front hub seals weeping

clutch and brake pedal rubbers wearing

oil leaks

rear propshaft bolt loose

various corrosion under truck

Pass 8 May 2010 130,199 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 128,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 126,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 126,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2007 124,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2006 122,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P196 EUJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P196 EUJ, 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 P196 EUJ registered?

P196 EUJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P196 EUJ safe to buy?

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