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P265 PMB

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

54,312 mi
Last recorded54,312 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 PMB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 54,312 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

excessive corrosion to underside but not within prescribed area

vehicle leaning to one side

wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,126 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,677 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,938 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,502 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 38,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,579 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 34,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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P265 PMB is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P265 PMB, 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 P265 PMB registered?

P265 PMB is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P265 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 PMB shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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