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E740 YFC

1988 Ldv Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,597 mi
Last recorded43,597 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Ldv Sherpa82,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 YFC
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to bodywork

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

underbody very corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 42,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly deteriorated on side walls

corrosion to o/s rear body

general corrosion to underbody

general damage to bodywork

slight play from both front kingpins

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres slightly deteriorated on side walls

corrosion to o/s rear body

general corrosion to underbody

general damage to bodywork

slight play from both front kingpins

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,744 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight stiffness in steering

Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight stiffness in steering

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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E740 YFC is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E740 YFC, 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.

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What year was E740 YFC registered?

E740 YFC is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E740 YFC safe to buy?

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