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P537 DRS

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 DRS
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,937 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s headlamp has perspex cover but beam okay

o/s/r light lens broken at edge

periphery of both front brake discs rusted

propshaft front rubber coupling starting to split

slight rust at inner sill at rear

slight seepage of oil at steering box

slight wear at o/s kingpin

slight wear at steering box

top protection cover on n/s/r shock absorber rusted

Fail 4 Feb 2008 84,937 miles

Front Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s headlamp has perspex cover but beam okay

o/s/r light lens broken at edge

periphery of both front brake discs rusted

propshaft front rubber coupling starting to split

slight rust at inner sill at rear

slight seepage of oil at steering box

slight wear at o/s kingpin

slight wear at steering box

top protection cover on n/s/r shock absorber rusted

Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,442 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 81,442 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 79,457 miles

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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P537 DRS is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P537 DRS, 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.

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What year was P537 DRS registered?

P537 DRS is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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