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P478 NBU

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,612 mi
Last recorded93,612 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 NBU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2010 93,612 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,761 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f shock absorber cover loose

n/s/r tyre tread pattern cracked

o/s head light condensed

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

play in steering col lower bush/bearing

rust around n/s king pin

slight tightness in steering in raised pos

Fail 16 Feb 2009 90,761 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f shock absorber cover loose

n/s/r tyre tread pattern cracked

o/s head light condensed

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

play in steering col lower bush/bearing

rust around n/s king pin

slight tightness in steering in raised pos

Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

crack in top centre of windscreen

hole in offside front floor

nearside mirror glass damaged

propshaft front flexi coupling split

steering feels tight with front wheels jacked up

Fail 21 Feb 2008 88,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

crack in top centre of windscreen

hole in offside front floor

nearside mirror glass damaged

propshaft front flexi coupling split

steering feels tight with front wheels jacked up

Pass 15 Feb 2007 84,361 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 84,361 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake pads worn rec replacement

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r spring hanger mounting corroded

slight play in steering col lower bush

Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

imbalance on front brakes

nearside door mirror cracked

play in wiper linkages

propshaft front flexi joint cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2006 79,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

imbalance on front brakes

nearside door mirror cracked

play in wiper linkages

propshaft front flexi joint cracking

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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P478 NBU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P478 NBU, 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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What year was P478 NBU registered?

P478 NBU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P478 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 NBU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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