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P38 AUT

1996 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 AUT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,952 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 107,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 102,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 102,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,793 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 97,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,438 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 90,294 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 82,939 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 69,478 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P38 AUT is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P38 AUT, 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 P38 AUT registered?

P38 AUT is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P38 AUT safe to buy?

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