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P78 FOM

1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel99,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 FOM
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 134,000 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 131,708 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 131,708 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2006 13,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P78 FOM is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P78 FOM, 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 P78 FOM registered?

P78 FOM is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P78 FOM safe to buy?

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