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P842 SWY

1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,865 mi
Last recorded175,865 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel99,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 SWY
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 175,865 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 175,865 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

75% imbalance on rear brakes

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

both sills extremeley corroded,various holes

n/s engine mount seperating

Pass 21 Jun 2006 170,362 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 170,367 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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P842 SWY is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P842 SWY, 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 P842 SWY registered?

P842 SWY is a 1996 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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