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P420 FAL

1996 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

138,579 mi
Last recorded138,579 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 FAL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2009 138,579 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

diff noisy

exstensive corrosion throughout under side of vehicle outside prescribed areas

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Aug 2008 137,800 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 137,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 132,510 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 132,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 122,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 122,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 FAL is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P420 FAL, 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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P420 FAL is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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