MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front bumper missing but there are no sharp edges.
Front grill loose.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front window glass loose in runners.
Offside front wiper has been welded to shaft.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front bumper missing but there are no sharp edges.
Front grill loose.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front window glass loose in runners.
Offside front wiper has been welded to shaft.
Handbrake reurn spring broken
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front grill loose
Handbrake reurn spring broken
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front door hinge has corrosion within 30cms
No front bumper fitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak from engine
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre side wall perished
How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa?
Based on 3,096 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B298 KWV is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B298 KWV, 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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B298 KWV is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 5 March 1985.
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