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A795 RSL

1984 Ldv Sherpa

Brown Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

30,367 mi
Last recorded30,367 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Ldv Sherpa98,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA795 RSL
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 30,367 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,080 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 30,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 29,792 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 28,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,908 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 28,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 27,734 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 27,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,731 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,731 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,695 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 27,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,476 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 27,476 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,465 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

underside and brake pipes coated in sealer

Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,989 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,721 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 25,721 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,710 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight oil leak on o/s rear hub

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,700 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight oil leak on n\s rear hub

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,210 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s kingpins slight play

n/s headlight rim startd to corrode

o/s rear hub slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,932 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa?

Based on 3,096 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
1,125
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Brake pipe excessively corroded 123
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
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A795 RSL is a 1984 Ldv Sherpa in Brown with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1984 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 98,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Sherpa fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A795 RSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Sherpa typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 42 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A795 RSL is a 1984 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 15 February 1984.

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