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B893 PLD

1985 Ldv Sherpa

Brown Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 PLD
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 98,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 94,452 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 94,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2006 96,564 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 94,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2005 94,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B893 PLD is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Brown 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 B893 PLD, 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 B893 PLD registered?

B893 PLD is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B893 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B893 PLD 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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