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P259 LKV

1997 Ldv Pilot

Cream Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 LKV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 128,001 miles

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

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

lift in n/s king pin

Fail 24 Sep 2010 127,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

lift in n/s king pin

Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in king pins

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear step corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2009 121,604 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in king pins

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear step corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivres floor corroded

lift in king pins & front floor corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 117,021 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in king pins & front floor corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight lift in king pins

Fail 27 Oct 2008 113,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight lift in king pins

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,440 miles

lift in kingpins

Fail 16 Apr 2008 109,439 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lift in kingpins

Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,572 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 99,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

stone chip on screen

Pass 2 May 2006 90,992 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 90,992 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 82,950 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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P259 LKV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Cream with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P259 LKV, 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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What year was P259 LKV registered?

P259 LKV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P259 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 LKV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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