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P235 FOM

1996 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

137,755 mi
Last recorded137,755 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 FOM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2010 137,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

front number plate has damage

nearside front headlamp glass missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 135,203 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)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

ignition broken but still starts vehicle

indicator and wiper stalk loose

nearside outter sill corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 135,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

ignition broken but still starts vehicle

indicator and wiper stalk loose

nearside outter sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 129,791 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 129,786 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake pipes too hoses are rusty.

Play in both king pins.

Very poor pattern on n/s head light.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 129,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaking from steering box

Pass 24 Jan 2007 122,265 miles

front tyres getting low †body damage o/s †general corrosion to underside of vehicle †

Fail 11 Jan 2007 121,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle †Both front tyres are worn †body damage to o/s †

Pass 30 Jan 2006 112,459 miles

Large nail n/s/r tyre. †n/s/r light is broken. †brake padel rubber poor condition. †body damage o/s. †

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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P235 FOM is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P235 FOM, 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 P235 FOM registered?

P235 FOM is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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