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P260 BTF

1996 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 BTF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,000 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear leaf spring has slight play in the bush

steering linkage has slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2010 100,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear leaf spring has slight play in the bush

steering linkage has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2009 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering linkage ball jiont and steer box

Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering linkage ball jiont and steer box

Pass 19 Nov 2008 100,000 miles

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

king pin nearside and offside have play

steering box has got play

Fail 18 Nov 2008 100,000 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

king pin nearside and offside have play

steering box has got play

Fail 20 Nov 2007 100,000 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wheels excess movement

rear axle noisy

rear tyres getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Nov 2007 100,000 miles

both front wheels excess movement

rear axle noisy

rear tyres getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 100,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

all fout tyres sidewalls deteriorating and dryrot cracks

ftont driveshaft dampener deteriorated

offside rear lamp lense cracked

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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P260 BTF is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P260 BTF, 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 P260 BTF registered?

P260 BTF is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P260 BTF safe to buy?

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