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P992 BTA

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,499 mi
Last recorded86,499 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 BTA
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 86,499 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 69,999 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 69,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel cap cover missing seal ok.

slight corrosion under battery.

Fail 30 Mar 2007 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel cap cover missing seal ok.

slight corrosion under battery.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 59,784 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 59,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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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P992 BTA is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P992 BTA, 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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P992 BTA is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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