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P709 KVW

1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,945 mi
Last recorded118,945 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel99,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 KVW
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 118,945 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 118,709 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 107,363 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,842 miles

lift in offside and nearside kingpins

Fail 7 Mar 2007 99,822 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,165 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P709 KVW is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P709 KVW, 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 P709 KVW registered?

P709 KVW is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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