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D252 VNV

1986 Ldv Sherpa

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,060 mi
Last recorded20,060 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Ldv Sherpa60,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 VNV
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 20,060 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 19,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 19,573 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 19,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 18,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 16,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 12,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 10,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 7,814 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 7,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 7,159 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wiper

Fail 31 Oct 2015 7,159 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wiper

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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D252 VNV is a 1986 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 60,137 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 D252 VNV, 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 40 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D252 VNV registered?

D252 VNV is a 1986 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 5 September 1986.

Is D252 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D252 VNV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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