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P901 RDM

1997 Ldv Pilot

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,478 mi
Last recorded99,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 RDM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,478 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,466 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,553 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 95,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,151 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 91,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 88,704 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 88,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,704 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 84,704 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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P901 RDM is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P901 RDM, 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 P901 RDM registered?

P901 RDM is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P901 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 RDM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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