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P852 RYP

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

113,761 mi
Last recorded113,761 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 RYP
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 113,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

play in steering box + damp

Fail 2 Apr 2008 113,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

play in steering box + damp

Pass 19 Apr 2007 101,720 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 101,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/s/r tyre under inflated

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 100,879 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s hand brake cable insecure

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f door difficult too open from inside and out

wiring loom hanging down at rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2006 85,539 miles

Moisture in n/s and o/s head light. †N/S indicator lense damage. †

Fail 17 Mar 2006 84,879 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P852 RYP is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P852 RYP, 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 P852 RYP registered?

P852 RYP is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P852 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 RYP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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