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P950 MJW

1997 Ldv Pilot

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,244 mi
Last recorded137,244 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 MJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 137,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 137,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 134,936 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 131,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 129,691 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2008 128,240 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 128,280 miles

HAS BEEN STANDING

Pass 31 May 2006 128,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 127,912 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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P950 MJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P950 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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What year was P950 MJW registered?

P950 MJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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