MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
body in poor condition
engine blue smokes
o/s & n/s front inner wings corroded through (not in prescribed area)
slight marking on screen
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
body in poor condition
o/s & n/s front inner wings corroded through (not in prescribed area)
screen slightly marked
How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa?
Based on 3,096 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D279 TBG is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 79,308 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 D279 TBG, 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 39 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D279 TBG registered?
D279 TBG is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 April 1987.
Is D279 TBG safe to buy?
The MOT history for D279 TBG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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