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B338 RVR

1985 Ldv Sherpa

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB338 RVR
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,592 miles

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2010 89,592 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear wheelbearings starting to get noisey

Pass 21 Oct 2008 88,379 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,651 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 83,651 miles

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

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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B338 RVR is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B338 RVR, 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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What year was B338 RVR registered?

B338 RVR is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B338 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B338 RVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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