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C383 BMS

1986 Ldv Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,030 mi
Last recorded30,030 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Ldv Sherpa60,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC383 BMS
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

ladder rack frome cracked.o/s/front spring bolt brocken.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,030 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

ladder rack frome cracked.o/s/front spring bolt brocken.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,030 miles

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

offside rear light cluster in poor condition

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

ladder rack n/s frame starting to crack but still secure.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,030 miles

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,165 miles

nearside rear shocky dust cover corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door corroded

nearside rear shocky dust cover corroded

offside door corroded

offside rear wheell heavely corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,825 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 27,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 26,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

slight play at o/s/f + n/s/f hubs

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,945 miles

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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C383 BMS is a 1986 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1986 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 60,137 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 C383 BMS, 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 40 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C383 BMS registered?

C383 BMS is a 1986 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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