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B372 BEG

1985 Ldv Sherpa

Green Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,937 mi
Last recorded109,937 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB372 BEG
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,937 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat secure but recomend reinforcement

n/s rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,937 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat secure but recomend reinforcement

n/s rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,704 miles

Corrosion on both underside footwell outer skins

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tempary glass fitted to both outside mirrors

White water smoke ommited from exhaust at the time of test

n/s inner rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

some underside brake pipes covered in oil, due to large oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 104,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion on both underside footwell outer skins

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tempary glass fitted to both outside mirrors

White water smoke ommited from exhaust at the time of test

n/s inner rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

some underside brake pipes covered in oil, due to large oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,924 miles

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

N/s step has corrosion on the underside

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,084 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 94,992 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,369 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 90,354 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s/f box section corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

rear diff oil leak

steering box damp

n /s/f step corroded

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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B372 BEG is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B372 BEG, 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 B372 BEG registered?

B372 BEG is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 10 January 1985.

Is B372 BEG safe to buy?

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