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E889 WAW

1987 Ldv Sherpa

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 Ldv Sherpa79,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 WAW
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2007 100,114 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor in various places.both front wheelarches and both rear wheelarches all badly corroded but not in prescribed area.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 99,176 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion in various places but outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Nov 2006 99,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre bearing on prop worn

heavy corrosion in various places but outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Nov 2005 97,008 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 97,008 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear seats insecure

gas bottle cradle insecure

nearside floor corroded

offside rear wheelarch corroded

oil leak

prop centre brg worn

radiator leaking

rear valance corroded

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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E889 WAW is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E889 WAW, 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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What year was E889 WAW registered?

E889 WAW is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E889 WAW safe to buy?

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