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P596 DFJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,702 mi
Last recorded87,702 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 DFJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play and roughness from both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play and roughness from both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,915 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f fllor pan holed

prop-shaft coupling to rear axle splitting

Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,650 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s floor holed & corroded

prop shaft front coupling to gearbox splitting

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,561 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 50,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P596 DFJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P596 DFJ, 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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P596 DFJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P596 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 DFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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