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P357 OSC

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 OSC
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 101,155 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear step mountings broken

slight play at offside spring eye rear bush

Fail 15 Apr 2009 101,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

rear step mountings broken

Fail 10 Apr 2008 95,975 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake pipes at load sensing valve corroded

rear step bracket broken

slight play at nearside front stub pin

Pass 5 Dec 2007 93,186 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 93,182 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 90,707 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 90,690 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front metal brake pipes corroded

prop shaft rubber donut burst

rear light lenses in poor condition

slight play and dampness at steering box

slight play at front stub pins

wiper spindle badly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2006 79,699 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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P357 OSC is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 100,831 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P357 OSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P357 OSC registered?

P357 OSC is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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