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P431 NLT

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,701 mi
Last recorded74,701 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 NLT
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,701 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear foot brakes low reading

near side rear hand brakes low reading

Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear foot brakes low reading

near side rear hand brakes low reading

Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,133 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 72,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 72,131 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in o/s king pin,front prop shaft rubber split'

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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P431 NLT is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 100,831 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P431 NLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P431 NLT registered?

P431 NLT is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P431 NLT safe to buy?

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