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C86 GEV

1985 Ldv Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,095 mi
Last recorded69,095 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Ldv Sherpa89,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC86 GEV
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,095 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Different sized tyres between front and rear axles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front kingpin has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering universal joint

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 65,095 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Different sized tyres between front and rear axles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front kingpin has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering universal joint

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 65,092 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (areas below limit) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Different sized tyres between front and rear axles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front kingpin has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering universal joint

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished within tread (close to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,986 miles

Different sized tyres between front and rear axles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering universal joint

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,768 miles

Body mountings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Different sized tyres between front and rear axles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and 1.7mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,749 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Body mountings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Different sized tyres between front and rear axles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and 1.7mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,518 miles

Both front king pins have movement

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering notchy

Steering universal joint worn

Fail 10 Jul 2018 64,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front king pins have movement

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering notchy

Steering universal joint worn

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,317 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and splitting

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 64,304 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering box link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner step sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and splitting

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 63,456 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,029 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel cap washer starting to deterioted but still sealing

offside mirror cracked

offside sill is corroded

oil light on

track rod ends gaiters split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,567 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,823 miles

Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 59,899 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,771 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 57,733 miles

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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C86 GEV is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C86 GEV, 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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C86 GEV is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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