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P566 AAW

1996 Ldv Sherpa

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,379 mi
Last recorded51,379 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv Sherpa83,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 AAW
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2009 51,379 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Advise, slight movement drivers seat

Advise, small chip n/s lower part of front windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,000 miles

rear exhaust pipe loose

Fail 30 May 2008 5,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust pipe loose

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,000 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 51,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s king pin play

advise screen

advise steering box-linkage

advise steering piston

advise steps

Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,000 miles

advise drivers seat

advise hand brake

advise o/s n/s chassis

advise steering box and linkage

Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,000 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

advise drivers seat

advise hand brake

advise headlight pattern

advise o/s n/s chassis

advise steering box and linkage

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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P566 AAW is a 1996 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 83,404 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 P566 AAW, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P566 AAW registered?

P566 AAW is a 1996 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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