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P260 VUB

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,868 mi
Last recorded71,868 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese83,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 VUB
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diese
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,868 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,626 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 68,014 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

slight play in steering shaft u/j

Fail 8 Aug 2006 67,975 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diesel leak nearside of engine

prop shaft rubbing on the spare tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2005 45,376 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diese?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
6,497
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 50
Registration plate lamp not working 43
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
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P260 VUB is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 83,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 200 Pilot Diese fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P260 VUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P260 VUB registered?

P260 VUB is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P260 VUB safe to buy?

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