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P608 ERX

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,732 mi
Last recorded102,732 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 ERX
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,732 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leaks from engine and diff

Propshaft rubber coupling starting to split

Fail 17 Sep 2010 102,799 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leaks from engine and diff

Propshaft rubber coupling starting to split

Fail 16 Sep 2009 102,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,000 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,003 miles

Condensation in NS headlight

Spare tyre worn on inside

Fail 1 Sep 2008 101,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Bonnet cable needs adjusting

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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

Pront propshaft rubber coupling split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 98,439 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 98,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,045 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Fuel cap outer plastic casing missing

NSR shock absorber dust cover corroded to excess

OSF indicator lens cracked

OSR handbrake reading down

Slight damage to NSR light lens

Slight lift in NSF kingpin

Some freeplay at steering wheel rim

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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P608 ERX is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P608 ERX, 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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What year was P608 ERX registered?

P608 ERX is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P608 ERX safe to buy?

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