1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
34.1%
Latest Pass Rate
132
Total Tests (All Years)
109,723 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 34.1%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 20.2% below average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
34.1%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 132Avg Mileage 109,723Top Failure Suspension — 50.8%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, with age trends.
Suspension
50.8%
— Consistent
Brakes
44.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
40.2%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
24.2%
— Consistent
Steering
20.5%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50.8% (12 yrs) | 50.8% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 44.7% (12 yrs) | 44.7% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 40.2% (12 yrs) | 40.2% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 24.2% (12 yrs) | 24.2% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 20.5% (12 yrs) | 20.5% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 132 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.