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RKX 299R

1976 Ldv Sherpa

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,751 mi
Last recorded70,751 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 299R
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,751 miles

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

front and rear bushes split on front and rear springs

varous corrosion front and rear underfloor and chassie

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,113 miles

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

corrosion front and rear

n/s side panel insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,113 miles

Front Steering component damaged 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

corrosion front and rear

n/s side panel insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,481 miles

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

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

steering box leaking oil

Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,045 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 64,045 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fog light missing n/s sillskin insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,462 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 60,455 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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RKX 299R is a 1976 Ldv Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKX 299R, 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 50 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKX 299R registered?

RKX 299R is a 1976 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is RKX 299R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKX 299R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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