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D798 GHM

1986 Ldv Sherpa

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Ldv Sherpa60,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD798 GHM
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,009 miles

exhaust down pipe loose at manifold?

exhaust down pipe to centre pipe loose

Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,009 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust down pipe loose at manifold?

exhaust down pipe to centre pipe loose

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,009 miles

rear service brake imbalance 35%

Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,009 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear service brake imbalance 45%

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,009 miles

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

both front king pins have slight play in fixings

corrosion on body panels

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f brake hose cracking

oil leak

slight movement in drivers seat fixings

Fail 17 Aug 2009 60,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

both front king pins have slight play in fixings

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f brake hose cracking

oil leak

slight movement in drivers seat fixings

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,009 miles

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

oil leak from engine and gear box areas

Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,009 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine and gear box areas

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,009 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber nearly worn smooth

front exhaust clamp inscure

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,009 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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D798 GHM is a 1986 Ldv Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D798 GHM, 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 D798 GHM registered?

D798 GHM is a 1986 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 10 November 1986.

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