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G513 OFM

1989 Ldv Sherpa

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,721 mi
Last recorded69,721 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Ldv Sherpa72,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG513 OFM
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

beam deflector fitted o/s/f headlamp

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,418 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,183 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

light misting of fluid around injectors but no visible leaks

o/s/r outer tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all light switches

offside and nearside headlamp patter

Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,700 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all light switches

offside and nearside headlamp patter

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,571 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

headlamp patten

steering box

Fail 29 Mar 2006 60,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

headlamp patten

steering box

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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G513 OFM is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G513 OFM, 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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What year was G513 OFM registered?

G513 OFM is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G513 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G513 OFM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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