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P420 EVJ

1996 Ldv Pilot

Brown Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,980 mi
Last recorded73,980 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 EVJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,980 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,971 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 109,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

only 8 seats at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,212 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 103,212 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,370 miles

only 9 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2009 96,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

only 9 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,848 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 74,848 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,075 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 74,074 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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P420 EVJ is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Brown with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P420 EVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P420 EVJ registered?

P420 EVJ is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P420 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 EVJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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