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F378 DYS

1988 Ldv Sherpa 300

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,101 mi
Last recorded62,101 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Ldv Sherpa 30089,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF378 DYS
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa 300
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 60,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 60,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service 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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F378 DYS is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa 300 in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ldv Sherpa 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 89,593 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 F378 DYS, 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 38 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 F378 DYS registered?

F378 DYS is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa 300, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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