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F165 RTC

1989 Ldv Sherpa

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,829 mi
Last recorded70,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Ldv Sherpa72,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 RTC
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2007 70,829 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on n/s/f inner arch

corrosion on o/s/f inner arch

n/s/r outer tyre getting close to legal limit of 1,6mm

o/s/r mud guard missing

slight pitting on outside of frt brake discs

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

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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F165 RTC is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 72,060 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 F165 RTC, 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 37 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F165 RTC registered?

F165 RTC is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F165 RTC safe to buy?

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