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E840 DGU

1987 Ldv Sherpa

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ldv Sherpa79,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 DGU
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 75,002 miles

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 75,002 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,235 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,000 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,968 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 68,967 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,475 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 68,475 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,467 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 68,467 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,866 miles

slight wear nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,251 miles

slight wear nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,521 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,216 miles

corrosion noted on offside front cab floor,not within perscribed area.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,149 miles

Oil leak

drop arm ball-joint cover split.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

age-cracks noted on offside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,562 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,511 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 57,461 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,473 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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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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