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P533 XTL

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 XTL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 128,001 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 119,778 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 119,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 111,815 miles

both front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake imbalance 22%

nsr tyre low on tread 2mm

steering box damp

Fail 15 May 2007 111,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake imbalance 22%

nsr tyre low on tread 2mm

Pass 22 May 2006 104,964 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2006 104,963 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes

play/wear in king pins

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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P533 XTL is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P533 XTL, 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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P533 XTL is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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