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P308 FOM

1996 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 FOM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 83,999 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear lamp units damaged slightly

both rear wheel centre hub caps missing

both registration plates cracked

drivers door mirror glass discolouring

nearside front outer wheel rim dented

nearside front outer wheel rim dented

offside front tyre inner sidewall perishing and damaged slightly

offside rear inner wheel rim dented

slight play in both front king-pins

small stone chips in windscreen

steering box weeping oil and has slight play in it

Fail 18 Dec 2006 83,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

RADIATOR STEAMING WHEN HOT, POSSIBLE SLIGHT WEEP

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery clamp disconnected

both rear lamp units damaged slightly

both rear wheel centre hub caps missing

both registration plates cracked

drivers door mirror glass discolouring

nearside front outer wheel rim dented

offside front tyre inner sidewall perishing and damaged slightly

offside rear inner wheel rim dented

slight play in both front king-pins

small stonechips in windscreen

steering box weeping oil and has slight play in it

unable to fully inspect the interior of the van body

Pass 29 Dec 2005 83,999 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 83,999 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front and rear number plates cracked

hand brake travel

n/s/f floor pan corroded around seat mounting aera

n/s/f seat runner worn

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r rear light lens cracked

rear diff leaking

slight movement in both front king pins

stone chips front screen

temp fuel cap fitted but locking and sealing ok

wiper arms worn

Fail 28 Nov 2005 83,999 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Alternator drive belt perished.

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake disc corroded + worn.

Front no plate cracked.

Gear box oil leaks.

Off side light lens cracked.

Play in near side + off side king pin.

Power steering drive belt perished.

Rear axle leaking oil.

Rear no plate cracked.

Travel on hand brake lever.

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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P308 FOM is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in White 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 P308 FOM, 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 P308 FOM registered?

P308 FOM is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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