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P403 RCA

1997 Ldv Sherpa

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 RCA
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 131,780 miles

All wheelarches slightly corroded.

Both front inner wings holed.

Interior rear view mirror missing.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front seat mounting points corroded.

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

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

Offside rear hubseal leaking

Oil leak

Rear brakes extremely strong in operation.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 131,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

All wheelarches slightly corroded.

Both front inner wings holed.

Interior rear view mirror missing.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front seat mounting points corroded.

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

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

Offside rear hubseal leaking

Oil leak

Rear brakes extremely strong in operation.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 126,328 miles

Drivers seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Gearbox baking tray drip catcher insecure.

Handbrake lever stiff in operation.

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

Nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded.

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

Offside front floorpan heavily corroded.

Offside rear hubseal leaking.

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 126,328 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Drivers seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Gearbox baking tray drip catcher insecure.

Handbrake lever stiff in operation.

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

Nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded.

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

Offside front floorpan heavily corroded.

Offside rear hubseal leaking.

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 123,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on gearbox and diff

Pass 18 Mar 2008 123,305 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak on gearbox and diff

Pass 22 Mar 2007 121,589 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 121,585 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of nsf bumper.oil leak engine.ps belt loose.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 117,812 miles

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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P403 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P403 RCA, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P403 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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