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P293 LKV

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,505 mi
Last recorded76,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 LKV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,505 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft rubber coupling split needs replacement

rear diff noisey

Fail 1 Jul 2009 76,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft rubber coupling split needs replacement

rear diff noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 71,415 miles

Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 68,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,230 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 64,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 LKV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

P293 LKV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P293 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 LKV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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