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P788 LCC

1996 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,792 mi
Last recorded156,792 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 LCC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 156,792 miles

Could not do rear axle service brake test.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 156,792 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Could not do rear axle service brake test.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 152,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 152,040 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 146,821 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion around both front steps

Pass 11 Oct 2012 141,380 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wipers starting to smear

slight cor5rosion around both front and nearside steps

Pass 20 Oct 2011 134,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 127,123 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 118,638 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 118,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 109,209 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 25 Oct 2008 109,209 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,154 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,167 miles

brake pedal feels spongey

lift in both front king pins

Fail 23 Oct 2006 92,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight lift in both front king pins.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 88,656 miles

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

oil leak

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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P788 LCC is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P788 LCC, 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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What year was P788 LCC registered?

P788 LCC is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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