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P851 ERJ

1996 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,744 mi
Last recorded77,744 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 ERJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,744 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 72,883 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 72,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,272 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 69,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 59,283 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to the front nearside sill

front prop shaft rubber joint split

fuel tank loose on the offside

nearside and offsiderear bump stops missing and corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

play in the offside king pin

slight play in lower st column bush

unable to check the offside wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,332 miles

Both rear bump stops corroded away above rear axle

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 65,332 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear bump stops corroded away above rear axle

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 58,119 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 58,119 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P851 ERJ is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P851 ERJ, 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 P851 ERJ registered?

P851 ERJ is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P851 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 ERJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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