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P286 KFC

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 KFC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,152 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arces. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 136,152 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arces. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 134,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 133,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,743 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 132,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2019 132,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,972 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 129,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,545 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 126,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,900 miles

parking brake nealy at full travel

unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Fail 30 Jan 2015 109,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 100,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 87,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 79,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,210 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,213 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 66,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 57,479 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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P286 KFC is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P286 KFC, 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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P286 KFC is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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