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F597 JYA

1988 Ldv Sherpa

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,923 mi
Last recorded140,923 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Ldv Sherpa82,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 JYA
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 140,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 140,692 miles

General rust to lower body but not considered excessive.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 140,692 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 138,267 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 135,214 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 131,676 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 131,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 126,500 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 126,500 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 121,536 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 121,536 miles

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.

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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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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