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P31 LWA

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LWA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 97,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 86,924 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 86,924 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 75,775 miles

O/S frontbrake disc showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2008 75,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 64,109 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

upper spot lamps insecure .

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes req clean / lub .

both front kingpins dry / grease up .

Pass 19 Aug 2005 58,533 miles

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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P31 LWA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P31 LWA, 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 P31 LWA registered?

P31 LWA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P31 LWA safe to buy?

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