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T278 MJA

1999 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel76,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 MJA
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 84,396 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,762 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,692 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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T278 MJA is a 1999 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 76,546 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T278 MJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T278 MJA registered?

T278 MJA is a 1999 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T278 MJA safe to buy?

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