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A787 MDV

1983 Ldv Sherpa

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,950 mi
Last recorded58,950 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1983 Ldv Sherpa91,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 MDV
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 58,950 miles

corrosion bonnet

corrosion front light panel

corrosion front slam panel

corrosion o/s/f door step

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,948 miles

body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,927 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

panels rusty on vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

body corrosion

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general body corrosion

offside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,837 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise nearside rear brake sticking slightly sometimes repair maybe nessesary

general body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

general body corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2008 58,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

advise under body corrosion & body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,563 miles

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

fuel pipe rubbing chassis

Fail 17 Oct 2005 58,563 miles

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

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

fuel pipe rubbing chassis

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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A787 MDV is a 1983 Ldv Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 91,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A787 MDV, 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 43 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A787 MDV registered?

A787 MDV is a 1983 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A787 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A787 MDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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