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R113 JPF

1997 Ldv Sherpa 300

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,685 mi
Last recorded120,685 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 JPF
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa 300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 120,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,088 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

corrotion offside & nearside front wheel arches

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play offside & nearside front king pins

Fail 1 Jul 2010 114,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

corrotion offside & nearside front wheel arches

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play offside & nearside front king pins

Pass 16 Dec 2009 109,000 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 108,999 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre has damage to inner sidewall but not to chords advise replace

Pass 17 Dec 2008 101,603 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 101,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,572 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 97,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 89,952 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 89,947 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 83,976 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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R113 JPF is a 1997 Ldv Sherpa 300 in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R113 JPF, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Sherpa 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R113 JPF is a 1997 Ldv Sherpa 300, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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