MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
advise corrosion under vehicle
advise oil leaks
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Battery insecure
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
advise corrosion under vehicle
advise oil leaks
Battery insecure
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
slight dampness around top of fuel tank
wiper switch insecure
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear diff noisey
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise both front wings corroded
How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa?
Based on 3,096 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C997 HGJ is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C997 HGJ, 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 C997 HGJ registered?
C997 HGJ is a 1985 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 10 October 1985.
Is C997 HGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C997 HGJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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