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D938 HYF

1987 Ldv Sherpa

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

37,156 mi
Last recorded37,156 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Ldv Sherpa79,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 HYF
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,156 miles

drivers seat belt in poor condition

front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

lift and play in front king pins

n/s front tyre worn

rear inner tyres worn low and poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 36,597 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front flexi brake pipes in poor condition

king pin lift

various seat belt sockets damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2010 35,923 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner tyres in poor condition

some lift in both king pins

wear in front s/absr bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,923 miles

both rear inner tyres in poor condition

some lift in both king pins

wear in front s/absr bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 35,345 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

adive to inspect rear brakes o/s and n/s , n/s back plate has mist coat of oil/fliud ??

brake fluid level low

front screen rubber split n/s/lower front

n/s front door handle button sticks in and has to be pulled out

previous mot vt32 indentified problem with n/s/rear brake not working till pedel applied hard, o/s goes only up to 100kgs force on appliaction on and off test

Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

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

n/s/front reciever cover broken

rear brake inspection required , n/s has little effort till extreme pressure applied to pedel

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,111 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 34,105 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

air filter box apart in engine bay

n/s/front seat belt clasp casing damaged

front pads are visably deteriorated / poss cause of out of balance on brake test

o/s/rear hand brake grabbing unable to get reading on rollers for hand brake efficancy

rear tyres o/s n/s outer tread area seperating from main body of tyre but cords not exposed

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,885 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 31,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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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D938 HYF is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D938 HYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D938 HYF registered?

D938 HYF is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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