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B168 CGF

1985 Ldv Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,795 mi
Last recorded144,795 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB168 CGF
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 144,795 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 144,795 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 143,923 miles

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

corrosion both front steps (not pescribed area)

hanbrake travel high

intermittant fault with headlamp switch

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2008 143,923 miles

corrosion both front steps (not pescribed area)

hanbrake travel high

intermittant fault with headlamp switch

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2007 142,788 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 142,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f innerwing corroded

rear leaf spring front & rear bushes worn not excessive

slight lift & play in n/s/f king pin not excessive

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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B168 CGF is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 89,392 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 B168 CGF, 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 41 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B168 CGF is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 15 July 1985.

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