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D849 PLG

1986 Ldv Sherpa

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,001 mi
Last recorded40,001 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Ldv Sherpa60,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD849 PLG
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,001 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,000 miles

both wiper blades torn slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both chasis just starting to seperate at centre of vehicle

both wiper blades torn slightly

n/s rear body frame holed in centre and at rear

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,001 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,001 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,001 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,000 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,001 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,001 miles

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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D849 PLG is a 1986 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D849 PLG, 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 D849 PLG registered?

D849 PLG is a 1986 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 3 September 1986.

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