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C826 RSG

1985 Ldv Sherpa

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC826 RSG
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 99,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 99,999 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 99,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 99,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,811 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

head light inner reflectors rusting

rear tail pipe loose

underside of vehicle in advance state of corrosion in several places near prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in both front king pins

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2013 97,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in both front king pins

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,992 miles

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wheel arch and battery box require attention due to corrosion. Not structural.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,311 miles

Offside wheel arch and battery box require attention due to corrosion. Not structural.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 96,245 miles

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)

nearside rear inner tyre badly perished in outer side wall

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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C826 RSG is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C826 RSG, 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 C826 RSG registered?

C826 RSG is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 11 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C826 RSG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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