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GKC 440Y

1983 Ldv Sherpa

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,286 mi
Last recorded109,286 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Ldv Sherpa91,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKC 440Y
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,286 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 109,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,319 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,763 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 103,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor behind the seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) adjusted the free play out of steering box (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 101,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 100,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step and inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play to the lower steering uj

Fail 13 Aug 2018 98,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam came on during test but has an obvious fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam came on during the test but has an obvious fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play to the lower steering uj

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 95,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 92,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,774 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,896 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

slight lift to the offside front kingpin

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,896 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

slight lift to the offside front kingpin

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear O/S Tyre sidewall starting to crack

Slight Lift in Kingpins

Slight play in Front Wheel Bearings

Slight play in Steering Box

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,885 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Bonnet Release Cable snapped on test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear O/S Tyre sidewall starting to crack

Slight Lift in Kingpins

Slight play in Front Wheel Bearings

Slight play in Steering Box

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

battery insecure

slight lift to front kingpins

Fail 10 Jul 2012 77,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

battery insecure

slight lift to front kingpins

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,259 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

drivers door hinge insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,162 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

drivers door hinge insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,978 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

drivers seat worn

non structial corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,455 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 62,455 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 58,463 miles

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,274 miles

battery insecure

slight damage to steering wheel

slight lift to n/s king pin

slight lift to o/s king pin

slight play in lower steering coupling

Pass 21 Jun 2005 49,824 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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GKC 440Y is a 1983 Ldv Sherpa in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GKC 440Y, 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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GKC 440Y is a 1983 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 28 June 1983.

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