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F899 DNC

1988 Ldv Sherpa

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,105 mi
Last recorded92,105 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Ldv Sherpa82,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 DNC
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 92,105 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front bellow radiator. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected At battery. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts steering collum. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,105 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 92,105 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 92,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S Step (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sill sections front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2017 92,105 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in clip section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion N/S Step (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sill sections front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 921,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns and os rear panels (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play both king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Front child seat fitted

oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,583 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

front cross member corroded

n/s and o/s rear panels corroded within 30cm of spring mountain point but not considered structural

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 May 2012 81,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 79,291 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 79,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,947 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 73,947 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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F899 DNC is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F899 DNC, 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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F899 DNC is a 1988 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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