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D909 VCN

1987 Ldv Sherpa 300

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

373,070 mi
Last recorded373,070 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300200,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 VCN
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa 300
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 373,070 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 376,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 369,557 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 364,839 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 364,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 364,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa 300?

Based on 697 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,225
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Headlamp aim too low 33
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D909 VCN is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300 in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 200,031 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 300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D909 VCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Sherpa 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Ldv Sherpa 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D909 VCN is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300, first registered on 3 February 1987.

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