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D781 FAJ

1987 Ldv Sherpa

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,700 mi
Last recorded179,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Ldv Sherpa79,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD781 FAJ
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 179,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 179,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door step

Pass 21 May 2010 179,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 177,884 miles

corrosion to nearside front chassis

corrosion to nearside front inner wing/battery box

corrosion to offside front chassis

offside rear tyre close to limits

oil leak

repairs to nearside door step

repairs to offside door step.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 174,112 miles

Oil leak

deterioration to front number plate

Pass 31 May 2007 170,067 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate

Fail 31 May 2007 170,067 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate

Pass 31 May 2006 166,254 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

oil leak

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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D781 FAJ is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 D781 FAJ, 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 D781 FAJ registered?

D781 FAJ is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 21 April 1987.

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