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R37 BDV

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 BDV
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,970 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm tred left

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,678 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 80,596 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2006 73,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 73,112 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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R37 BDV is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Red 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 R37 BDV, 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 R37 BDV registered?

R37 BDV is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R37 BDV safe to buy?

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