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P211 LYD

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,625 mi
Last recorded79,625 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 LYD
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower shocker bush worn

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front spring hanger area

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front track rod end dust boots slightly deteriorated

both number plates slightly deteriorated

moisture in the near side front lamp

nail in the near side rear tyre

near side rear tyre valve perishing

near side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

off side front inner wheel arch area corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower shocker bush worn

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front spring hanger area

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front track rod end dust boots slightly deteriorated

both number plates slightly deteriorated

moisture in the near side front lamp

nail in the near side rear tyre

near side rear tyre valve perishing

near side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

off side front inner wheel arch area corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,175 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,200 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear diff noisey.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,904 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

prop bearing worn.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre prop bearing worn

front prop mount split

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,336 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamps wet inside slightly affecting beam image.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight up and down movement in O/S king pin.

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

Tape around damaged O/S/R lamp.

Fail 6 May 2008 37,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamps wet inside slightly affecting beam image.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight up and down movement in O/S king pin.

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

Tape around damaged O/S/R lamp.

Pass 25 May 2007 34,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 34,938 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tape around O/S/R lamp.

Windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Pass 19 May 2006 32,041 miles

O/S Mirror damaged,glass stuck on old mirror.(Borderline)

Fail 12 May 2006 31,975 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S Mirror damaged,glass stuck on old mirror.(Borderline)

Prop shaft fouling spare tyre.

Spare tyre illegal.

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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P211 LYD is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 92,083 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P211 LYD, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P211 LYD is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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