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N729 JVS

1996 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,075 mi
Last recorded81,075 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 JVS
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 81,075 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 81,075 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,045 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 81,039 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 78,829 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 78,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,966 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 76,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,373 miles

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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N729 JVS is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 90,156 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 N729 JVS, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N729 JVS registered?

N729 JVS is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N729 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N729 JVS 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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