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GFL 751Y

1983 Ldv Sherpa

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Ldv Sherpa91,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 751Y
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in off side front king pin

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 136,882 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in off side front king pin

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 214,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join in exhaust system has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front King pin has slight lift/play

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,970 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak front engine but not leaving pool of oil in excess of 75mm diameter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade loose in arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front King pin has slight play and lift in axle beam

Fail 30 Dec 2020 135,963 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Excess play in axle beam and lift in king-pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak front engine but not leaving pool of oil in excess of 75mm diameter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade loose in arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front King pin has slight play and lift in axle beam

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at join rear exhaust silencer movement in join on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 135,684 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 134,838 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 134,838 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 134,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 133,433 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 132,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 131,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 130,104 miles

'Duck' towball cover obstructs number plate. Removed at time of test.

Body fibreglassed in area of both rear springs but not structural

Rear valence corroded in area of towbar but not considered to be a supporting structure

Gas system does not seem to be equipped with a vacuum switch.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 128,729 miles

Both rear inner sills are holed but not in any prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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 2 Jan 2013 128,729 miles

Both rear inner sills are holed but not in any prescribed areas

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2012 12,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery insecure

battery tray heavily corroded and holed

corrosion on lower bulk head to upper arch just outside prescribed area for brake servo

n/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

o/s/f door step corroded and holed

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering joints

steering lock not working

Fail 16 Jan 2012 127,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery insecure

battery tray heavily corroded and holed

corrosion on lower bulk head to upper arch just outside prescribed area for brake servo

n/s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

o/s/f door step corroded and holed

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering joints

steering lock not working

Pass 28 Jan 2011 126,466 miles

Wheel arches & outer sill panels are corroded but not sharp Or within prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jan 2010 125,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion both inner sills but not yet within prescribed areas

corrosion o/s/f inner arch but not in prescribed area

corrosion satarting n/s and o/s vehicle sides but not yet sharp edges

corrosion starting n/s/r spring hanger but not yet to excess

n/s/f spot light missing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 123,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills but not structural on this vehicle

corrosion o/s/f inner arch but not yet within the prescribed area

Fail 16 Jan 2009 123,987 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills but not structural on this vehicle

corrosion o/s/f inner arch but not yet within the prescribed area

Pass 19 Jan 2008 121,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various corrosion starting but not yet in prescribed area

Fail 11 Jan 2008 121,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various corrosion starting but not yet in prescribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2007 119,387 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 118,657 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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GFL 751Y is a 1983 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1983 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 91,743 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 GFL 751Y, 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 43 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GFL 751Y is a 1983 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 12 May 1983.

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