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P197 ORJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,233 mi
Last recorded100,233 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 ORJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,233 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

osr nsr bump stops in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2008 100,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

osr nsr bump stops in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2007 98,001 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 98,001 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,906 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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P197 ORJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P197 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 P197 ORJ registered?

P197 ORJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P197 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 ORJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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