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AFV 81V

1980 Ldv Sherpa

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,562 mi
Last recorded74,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Ldv Sherpa62,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 81V
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,562 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor

Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,527 miles

n/s rear brake slight bind

n/s rear sill corrded both front inner arches corrded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,521 miles

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 74,508 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Slight surface corrossion to N\S & O\S front inner drop sills

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2005 73,737 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 73,735 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 73,732 miles

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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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AFV 81V is a 1980 Ldv Sherpa in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 62,426 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 Sherpa fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFV 81V, 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 46 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFV 81V registered?

AFV 81V is a 1980 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is AFV 81V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFV 81V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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