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V189 LFJ

2000 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ldv Pilot73,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 LFJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front swivel joints have lift in them. Grease up and re-try.

drivers door step corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,136 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

slight lift in both front swivel joints

Fail 28 Jul 2011 95,003 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

slight lift in both front swivel joints

Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,828 miles

nearside rear lamp cluster loose

slight lift in both front swivel joints

Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear lamp cluster loose

slight lift in both front swivel joints

Fail 13 Jul 2009 77,952 miles

bonnet pull broken

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

bonnet pull broken

Pass 15 Feb 2008 679,988 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,664 miles

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

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

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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V189 LFJ is a 2000 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,785 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 V189 LFJ, 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 26 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V189 LFJ registered?

V189 LFJ is a 2000 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V189 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V189 LFJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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