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P74 PFM

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 PFM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,165 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 134,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 133,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 131,718 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 131,712 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,600 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 129,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,626 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 127,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 125,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 125,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 122,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 120,206 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 119,915 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 115,794 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 115,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 112,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 107,234 miles

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

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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P74 PFM is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P74 PFM, 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 P74 PFM registered?

P74 PFM is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P74 PFM safe to buy?

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