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P493 OSC

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 OSC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2007 101,112 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 88,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 88,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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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P493 OSC is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P493 OSC, 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 P493 OSC registered?

P493 OSC is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P493 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 OSC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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