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T144 PDA

1999 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,021 mi
Last recorded112,021 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 PDA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 112,021 miles

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

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

battery insecure

front brakes binding near limit

offside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

prop shaft rear u.j slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2011 108,834 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,110 miles

both king pins slight lift

front brake slight imbalance

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear parking brake low effort

offside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both king pins slight lift

front brake slight imbalance

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear parking brake low effort

offside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2009 84,917 miles

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

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

slight fluid lead from steering box

Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,917 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

slight fluid lead from steering box

Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,968 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 62,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,980 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 54,903 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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T144 PDA is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,316 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T144 PDA, 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 27 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T144 PDA is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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