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P242 PEW

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 PEW
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,836 miles

nsf tyrs king pin needs greasing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 92,836 miles

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

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

nsf tyrs king pin needs greasing

Fail 1 Apr 2008 85,668 miles

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

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,668 miles

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,302 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,302 miles

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

hand brake lever hard to pull on

Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,112 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Play in wiper spindle/lincage

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 77,111 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Noise on p/steering

Play in wiper spindles & mechanism

bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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P242 PEW is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 100,831 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P242 PEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P242 PEW registered?

P242 PEW is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P242 PEW safe to buy?

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