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E758 LEU

1987 Ldv Sherpa 300

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300200,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE758 LEU
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa 300
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,009 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to n/s and o/s inner wheelarch areas

Cracked rear body support brackets

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Insecure wiring at rear

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear n/s outer tyre perished

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 100,009 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Corrosion to n/s and o/s inner cab step areas

Corrosion to n/s and o/s inner wheelarch areas

Cracked rear body support brackets

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Insecure wiring at rear

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear n/s outer tyre perished

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,009 miles

All floor welding repairs carried out from inside, holes still present in outer skin.

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear number plate damaged.

Steering box leaking

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 100,009 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

All floor welding repairs carried out from inside, holes still present in outer skin.

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear number plate damaged.

Steering box leaking

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 100,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre propshaft support bearing worn.

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Nov 2010 100,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Drag link end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Propshaft component defective

damage rear number plate

near side rear inner tyre flat

Pass 5 Sep 2009 100,009 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Sep 2009 100,009 miles

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

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Oct 2006 100,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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E758 LEU is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E758 LEU, 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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E758 LEU is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300, first registered on 24 November 1987.

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