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JDP 453W

1981 Ldv Sherpa

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

81,570 mi
Last recorded81,570 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Ldv Sherpa81,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 453W
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead by pedals and steering column (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor above gearbox (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch hydraulic line rubbing on steering knuckle

Fail 29 May 2019 81,570 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked not welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 81,239 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2018 81,214 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,213 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 81,208 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015

slight play in centre propshaft uj

Fail 21 Oct 2015

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in centre propshaft uj

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust slightly deterited

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 81,208 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust slightly deterited

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,208 miles

O/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust deteriated repaired with bandage and paste/ rear exhaust box rubber peished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust deteriated repaired with bandage and paste/ rear exhaust box rubber peished

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 81,198 miles

front panel rusty, exhaust rusty & slight blow,centre prop mount worn,n/s/f & o/s/f steel brake pipes rusty.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre propshaft bearing badly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,395 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre propshaft bearing badly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 76,662 miles

fuel filler rubber perrishing tyres perrishing all track rod rubbers perrishing various rust & footwells rusty n/s mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2006 76,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 76,508 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

center propshaft mounting bearing split.new one required.

drivers step badly corroded, advise have looked at and repaired as necessary.

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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JDP 453W is a 1981 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1981 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 81,208 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 JDP 453W, 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 45 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDP 453W is a 1981 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 20 March 1981.

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