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B299 KWV

1985 Ldv Sherpa

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB299 KWV
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,582 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

hole in wheel arch not in any prescribed areas

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,499 miles

chassis on offside and nearside starting to corrode and spread

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

slight play in spring eye bushes

Fail 26 Jul 2007 71,489 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body mountings starting to corrode

chassis on offside and nearside starting to corrode and spread

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

slight play in spring eye bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B299 KWV is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B299 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B299 KWV registered?

B299 KWV is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 5 March 1985.

Is B299 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B299 KWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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