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E724 VUK

1988 Ldv Sherpa

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,007 mi
Last recorded110,007 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Ldv Sherpa82,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE724 VUK
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 110,007 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 110,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

bottoms of doors corroded

corrosion to front inner and outer arches

play in steering system

slight exhaust leak

slight lift in front king pins and look dry

vehicle in poor condition

very bad surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2006 109,434 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front inner arches

play in steering box

slight end float in steering box pinion shaft

Fail 18 Jan 2006 109,434 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both front inner arches

play in steering box

slight play in end float

slight play in front bearings

slight play in n/s/f king pin

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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E724 VUK is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 82,635 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 E724 VUK, 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 38 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E724 VUK registered?

E724 VUK is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E724 VUK safe to buy?

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