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P272 MSG

1997 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,072 mi
Last recorded44,072 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 MSG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,072 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,717 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,577 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight lift ni king pins

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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P272 MSG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P272 MSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P272 MSG registered?

P272 MSG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P272 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 MSG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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