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P343 MLH

1996 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,600 mi
Last recorded49,600 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 MLH
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,500 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 487,001 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 48,700 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

freeplay in steering box

movement in n/s/f king pin bush

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush movement

o/s rear 1/4bumper damaged

rear diff noisy when spin wheels

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,534 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 45,500 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P343 MLH is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P343 MLH, 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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P343 MLH is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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