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SDR 990T

1979 Ldv Sherpa

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1979 Ldv Sherpa69,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDR 990T
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2006 68,489 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2005 68,489 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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SDR 990T is a 1979 Ldv Sherpa in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 69,273 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 SDR 990T, 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 47 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 SDR 990T registered?

SDR 990T is a 1979 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is SDR 990T safe to buy?

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