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F657 RFB

1989 Ldv Sherpa 300

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Ldv Sherpa 30090,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 RFB
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa 300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,746 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 93,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2008 90,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 87,383 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 87,383 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/inner step corroded and o/s inner sill and n/s and o/s rear panel and n/s front inner wheel arch.all out of prescribed areas.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,420 miles

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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F657 RFB is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa 300 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F657 RFB, 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 F657 RFB registered?

F657 RFB is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa 300, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F657 RFB safe to buy?

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