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P937 RDM

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,092 mi
Last recorded143,092 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 RDM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2012 143,092 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 138,142 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 138,142 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 131,930 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 131,930 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 123,544 miles

Both wiper arm mount spindel box worn

Flexable drive shaft coupling gearbox end starting to crack recomend replacment

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 123,544 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Both wiper arm mount spindel box worn

Flexable drive shaft coupling gearbox end starting to crack recomend replacment

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 114,812 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 114,808 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2007 105,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 101,445 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 101,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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P937 RDM is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P937 RDM, 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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P937 RDM is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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