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P949 MJW

1997 Ldv Pilot

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,255 mi
Last recorded139,255 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 MJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 139,255 miles

corrosion various areas

Pass 29 Aug 2015 131,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 124,580 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,767 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 122,441 miles

Front disc pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 120,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front disc slightly pitted

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

Nearside rear light cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,764 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Slight play in steering box

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 115,764 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Slight play in steering box

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 112,109 miles

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

wiper wheel boxs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 106,904 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 106,904 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 102,636 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2005 95,188 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 95,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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P949 MJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P949 MJW, 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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P949 MJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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