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P331 PBA

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,191 mi
Last recorded131,191 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 PBA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 131,191 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

propshaft front joint damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2013 131,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

propshaft front joint damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 125,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside foot step corroded by suspension mounting and seat belt mountuing

offside foot step corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 125,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside foot step corroded by suspension mounting and seat belt mountuing

offside foot step corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 119,834 miles

osf kingpin lift

osr chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 116,256 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front seat mount in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2010 116,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front seat mount in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2009 108,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 99,653 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,026 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 89,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,228 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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P331 PBA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P331 PBA, 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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P331 PBA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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