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P997 BFC

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,013 mi
Last recorded138,013 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 BFC
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 138,013 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Nov 2007 137,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2006 128,933 miles

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

front brake discs slightly warped

underside weak with corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2006 128,896 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 114,444 miles

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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P997 BFC is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P997 BFC, 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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What year was P997 BFC registered?

P997 BFC is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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