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P945 MJW

1997 Ldv Pilot

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,694 mi
Last recorded139,694 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 MJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2008 139,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 139,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 130,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 122,105 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 122,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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P945 MJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P945 MJW, 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 P945 MJW registered?

P945 MJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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