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B429 XTC

1985 Ldv Sherpa

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,726 mi
Last recorded106,726 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB429 XTC
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arch/ floor areas

lift in offside and nearside king pins

light switch faulty

low performance on offside rear foot and handbrake

Fail 1 Oct 2009 106,726 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arch/ floor areas

lift in offside and nearside king pins

light switch faulty

low performance on offside rear foot and handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to offside and nearside front floors

Pass 1 Oct 2007 102,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 102,018 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,143 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B429 XTC is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in White 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 B429 XTC, 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 B429 XTC registered?

B429 XTC is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B429 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B429 XTC 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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