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G527 JWE

1989 Ldv Sherpa 300

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,318 mi
Last recorded63,318 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Ldv Sherpa 30090,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 JWE
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa 300
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,318 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 63,269 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

cab floor corroded and repaired many times from inside

condition of chassis legs

drag link ball joint

front brake pads

main beam tell tale

nearside front kingpin

rear of cab corroded by chassis legs

rubber mats covering cab floor

windscreen scratches

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,524 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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G527 JWE is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa 300 in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G527 JWE, 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 G527 JWE registered?

G527 JWE is a 1989 Ldv Sherpa 300, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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