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B381 LPF

1985 Ldv Sherpa

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,054 mi
Last recorded121,054 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB381 LPF
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,054 miles

severe surface corrosion on all ares of vehicle

wiper linkage worn. o/s and n/s cab steps and inner arch areas corroded.body sides corroded. battery insecure. o/s/front seat damaged. nearside headlamp damaged.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 121,051 miles

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

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

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 Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

severe surface corrosion on all ares of vehicle

wiper linkage worn. o/s and n/s cab steps and inner arch areas corroded.body sides corroded. battery insecure. o/s/front seat damaged. nearside headlamp damaged.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 120,907 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 120,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion.

Nearside tail lamp bulb dim.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 120,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 118,418 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

cab floor coroded

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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B381 LPF is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Yellow 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 B381 LPF, 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 B381 LPF registered?

B381 LPF is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B381 LPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B381 LPF 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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