MOT Status
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79,091 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to multiple body panels
Offside Front Tyre misshapen
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to multiple body panels
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre misshapen
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and seat belt removed ()
Offside battery secured with bungee cord
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play osf/nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both front king pins have slight wear/play
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing Stalk ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front king pins have slight wear/play
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
slight wear nearside front wheel bearing
slight wear nearside front wheel bearings
corrosion noted on offside front cab floor,not within perscribed area.
Oil leak
drop arm ball-joint cover split.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
age-cracks noted on offside rear tyre.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
repair noted to parking brake cable,deemed acceptable.
slight noise detected from nearside front wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa?
Based on 3,096 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E840 DGU is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E840 DGU, 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.
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E840 DGU is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 28 September 1987.
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