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LDJ 529W

1981 Ldv Sherpa

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1981 Ldv Sherpa81,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDJ 529W
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,409 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 68,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

hazard switch missing

noise from rear axle possable wheel bearing ???

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

some play in king pin thrust washers both sides

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 529W is a 1981 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 529W, 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 529W registered?

LDJ 529W is a 1981 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is LDJ 529W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDJ 529W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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