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P397 OSG

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,422 mi
Last recorded62,422 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 OSG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 62,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 62,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 61,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills welded and sealed

Fail 8 May 2025 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 61,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in thick paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front landing panel corroded at both sides.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All underbody coated in thick paint. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sills welded and sealed

Fail 22 May 2024 60,997 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in thick paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front landing panel corroded at both sides.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All underbody coated in thick paint. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 59,104 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight vertical lift, stub axle

Fail 25 May 2023 59,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight vertical lift, stub axle

Pass 19 May 2022 57,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 57,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 54,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on underside coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres over 15years old and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside coated in sealant.

Pass 17 May 2019 52,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside and mechanical components coated in protective paint.

Fail 17 May 2019 52,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside and mechanical components coated in protective paint.

Pass 19 May 2018 50,265 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2018 50,265 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 45,282 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,344 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 39,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 39,216 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 39,193 miles

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

all brakes binding slightly

exhaust incomplete

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,772 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,772 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,264 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 37,264 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,470 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,748 miles

due to lack of use both front discs are heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,101 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,424 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,037 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 28,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,913 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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P397 OSG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P397 OSG, 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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P397 OSG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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