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P293 FRY

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,811 mi
Last recorded138,811 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 FRY
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 138,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner sill/step corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 138,811 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner sill/step corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 132,241 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 121,365 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside step corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2009 121,365 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside step corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 112,207 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 112,054 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 112,054 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

offside step corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 104,073 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 104,073 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 95,648 miles

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

lift in both front king pins

prop-shaft front rubber split

Fail 13 Jan 2007 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

lift in both front king pins

prop-shaft front rubber split

Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,788 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

lift in both front kingpins.

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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P293 FRY is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P293 FRY, 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 P293 FRY registered?

P293 FRY is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P293 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 FRY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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