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F179 BUK

1989 Ldv Sherpa 300

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,011 mi
Last recorded100,011 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Ldv Sherpa 30090,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 BUK
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa 300
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,011 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 100,010 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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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F179 BUK is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa 300 in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ldv Sherpa 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 90,982 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 F179 BUK, 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 37 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 F179 BUK registered?

F179 BUK is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa 300, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F179 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F179 BUK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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