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P874 LYD

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 LYD
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 79,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 78,479 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 78,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 77,060 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 75,283 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 73,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 71,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 69,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 68,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 67,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 66,082 miles

Brake pump drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 64,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2014 63,288 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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 62,042 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)

Pass 31 May 2012 61,536 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 61,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 61,366 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 59,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 59,130 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 59,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 58,150 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)

Pass 31 May 2007 56,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 56,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 54,124 miles

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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P874 LYD is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P874 LYD, 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 P874 LYD registered?

P874 LYD is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P874 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 LYD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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