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P38 JVW

1996 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 JVW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,513 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,468 miles

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

brake warning light on (pad)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,220 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,820 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 50,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 48,181 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,985 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 45,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JVW is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P38 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

P38 JVW is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P38 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 JVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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