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NST 398Y

1983 Ldv Sherpa

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1983 Ldv Sherpa91,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNST 398Y
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,546 miles

Central Front Oil leak Engine oil leaking ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Door step corrosion o/s n/s front (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 92,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DOOR STEP CORROSION

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,467 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Some lift in king swivel bearing. (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 90,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Some lift in king swivel bearing. (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 90,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Some lift in king swivel bearing. (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc face corrosion.

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

Offside Front Brake disc some face corrosion

Offside Front O/S front tyre cracking on inner wall.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Some free play in stearing box. (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc face corrosion.

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

Offside Front Brake disc some face corrosion

Offside Front O/S front tyre cracking on inner wall.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Some free play in stearing box. (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,316 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK(SUMP AREA)

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

Offside Front 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)

Wiper mechanism well worn.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,316 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK(SUMP AREA)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Wiper mechanism well worn.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,390 miles

Clutch slipping.

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Some blue smoke fron exhaust .

Wiper meckanism worn

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,353 miles

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

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

Clutch slipping.

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Some blue smoke fron exhaust .

Wiper meckanism worn

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,610 miles

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

Wiper mechanism well worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wiper mechanism well worn.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,888 miles

DOOR SKIN LOOSEO/S BOTTOM EDGE.

Exhoust temperary repare with sealing compound.

Hand brake lever near top of ratchet.

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

DOOR SKIN LOOSEO/S BOTTOM EDGE.

Exhoust temperary repare with sealing compound.

Hand brake lever near top of ratchet.

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,797 miles

Hand brake well up ,not a lot of reserve travel,

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rad cap missing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,797 miles

Hand brake well up ,not a lot of reserve travel,

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE.

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rad cap missing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,058 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Wiper mechanism well worn.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 73,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Wiper meckanism well worn.

o/s FRONT ROAD SPRING WEEK.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,996 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,903 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

WIPER LINKAGE VERY WORN ,.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,838 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Wiper mechanism very worn needs attension soon,

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,248 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 63,248 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 600,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 600,912 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 60,010 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

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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NST 398Y is a 1983 Ldv Sherpa in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 NST 398Y, 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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NST 398Y is a 1983 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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