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G485 FBV

1989 Ldv Sherpa

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,253 mi
Last recorded118,253 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Ldv Sherpa72,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG485 FBV
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2012 118,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 116,287 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise steering knuckle uj play

Fail 22 Jan 2011 116,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise steering knuckle uj play

Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 111,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 101,229 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 95,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 95,533 miles

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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G485 FBV is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 72,060 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 G485 FBV, 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 37 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G485 FBV is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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