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P853 RDM

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,894 mi
Last recorded95,894 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 RDM
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,894 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 95,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 91,877 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 91,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2006 87,329 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 87,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

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

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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P853 RDM is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 100,831 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 P853 RDM, 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 29 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 P853 RDM registered?

P853 RDM is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P853 RDM safe to buy?

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