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P589 THW

1996 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,231 mi
Last recorded136,231 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 THW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 136,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 Oct 2010 136,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Oct 2009 130,015 miles

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

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

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

steering column lower bearing excessivly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2009 130,000 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

steering column lower bearing excessivly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2008 124,692 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 124,692 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 118,865 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 118,865 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 112,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005

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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P589 THW is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 90,156 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 P589 THW, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P589 THW is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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