MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
O/S & N/S INNER SILLS BECOMING RUSTY
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/S & N/S FLOOR PANS BECOMING RUSTY
General rust to lower body but not considered excessive.
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
General rust to lower body but not considered excessive.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ldv Sherpa?
Based on 3,096 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F597 JYA is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 F597 JYA, 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 F597 JYA registered?
F597 JYA is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F597 JYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F597 JYA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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