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D470 FOW

1987 Ldv Sherpa 300

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2005
Typical for 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300200,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD470 FOW
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa 300
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2005 115,778 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa 300?

Based on 697 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,225
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Headlamp aim too low 33
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D470 FOW is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 200,031 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 300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D470 FOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Sherpa 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Ldv Sherpa 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D470 FOW registered?

D470 FOW is a 1987 Ldv Sherpa 300, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D470 FOW safe to buy?

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