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B434 PJU

1985 Ldv Sherpa

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB434 PJU
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,971 miles

All position lamps not working all marker lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end vallance (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under step x2 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end vallance (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under step x 2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by door mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Oil leak ()

Poor welding repairs on vehicle.

Repair to n/s seat mountings.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,372 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,790 miles

ALL UNDERDRY AND RUSTY.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 89,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all underbody dry / rusty. floors holed near front.

hole in o/s/f inner wheel arch.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,193 miles

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

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING WEAK.

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

UNDERBODY GETTING WEAK AND RUSTY IN PLACES.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,724 miles

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING SOFT.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 88,724 miles

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING SOFT.

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 88,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

UNDER BOBY DRY AND RUSTING.

Fail 24 Mar 2012 88,325 miles

UNDER BOBY DRY AND RUSTING.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,302 miles

exhaust corroded

front floor pans corroded but have been repaired from inside

front inner wings corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 88,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 88,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

low effort in o/s handbrake

n/s/f inner wing corrosion

n/s/r lamp repaired with ties

o/s/f brake hose running close to steering arm

Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,094 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2007 86,091 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 83,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 82,784 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 82,784 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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B434 PJU is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B434 PJU, 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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B434 PJU is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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