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N138 LEW

1995 Ldv Sherpa

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,439 mi
Last recorded82,439 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ldv Sherpa84,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 LEW
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 82,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,359 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 80,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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N138 LEW is a 1995 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 84,815 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 N138 LEW, 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 31 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N138 LEW registered?

N138 LEW is a 1995 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N138 LEW safe to buy?

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