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LDJ 513W

1981 Ldv Sherpa

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,753 mi
Last recorded76,753 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Ldv Sherpa81,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDJ 513W
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 76,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Various repairs heavily painted/filled/plated

various areas of corrosion to inner wings and underside, various areas of filler and patches that are unable to be examined properly, n/s/f inner wing looks particularly bad/borderline fail

Fail 1 May 2018 76,713 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area, seam corroded and split (3.6.C.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers seat base (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

various areas of corrosion to inner wings and underside, various areas of filler and patches that are unable to be examined properly, n/s/f inner wing looks particularly bad/borderline fail

Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,355 miles

minor leak of exhaust gasses at joints

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,676 miles

light areas of corrosion around inner wings and drivers step

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,508 miles

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 75,504 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,254 miles

battery inscure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery inscure

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,975 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 74,975 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front exhaust clamps to manifold rusty and corroded

Nearside steering arm ball joint boot split

Noise from rear dif and/or wheel bearings

Wiper and washers efficiency poor

several areas of floors and panels of a non load bearing nature excessively corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2006 74,963 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

All brake pipes rusty and shailing

All floors excessively corroded and holed out side of prescribed test areas

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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LDJ 513W is a 1981 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LDJ 513W, 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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What year was LDJ 513W registered?

LDJ 513W is a 1981 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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