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P579 THW

1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,061 mi
Last recorded104,061 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel99,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 THW
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 104,061 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 104,029 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 101,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 98,735 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge. †slight play in king pins

Fail 18 Nov 2005 98,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge. †slight play in king pins

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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P579 THW is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 99,772 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 P579 THW, 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 30 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 P579 THW registered?

P579 THW is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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