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T196 PDA

1999 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,326 mi
Last recorded74,326 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 PDA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,326 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

servo/master cylinder faulty

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,513 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,738 miles

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

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

engine / gearbox mounts weakened

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,738 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

engine / gearbox mounts weakened

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 May 2006 66,000 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 66,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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T196 PDA is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,316 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 T196 PDA, 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 27 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T196 PDA is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T196 PDA safe to buy?

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