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P226 BPM

1996 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,496 mi
Last recorded65,496 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 BPM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,496 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 65,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Dec 2005 57,472 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2005 57,074 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 57,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front tyre low inner shoulder

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting bracket loose on chassis rail but not likly to fail prematurely

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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P226 BPM is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 90,156 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 P226 BPM, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P226 BPM registered?

P226 BPM is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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