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R496 YCC

1998 Ldv Sherpa

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,862 mi
Last recorded63,862 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Sherpa70,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 YCC
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,862 miles

Nearside Front KINGPIN SLIGHT LIFT

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

Offside Front OFFSIDE FRONT

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 63,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CAB FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front KINGPIN SLIGHT LIFT

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

Offside Front KINGPIN SLIGHT LIFT

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 62,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 62,957 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,158 miles

CAB CORRODER

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 62,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

CAB CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 61,068 miles

BOTH KING PINS HAVE SOME LIFF AND PLAY

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES OVER TEN YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 61,053 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING UNDER AIR FILTER. BY STEERING BOX. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

BOTH KING PINS HAVE SOME LIFF AND PLAY

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose FUEL TANK TIE ON WITH WIRE. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES OVER TEN YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 60,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER DRIVES SEAT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FUEL TANK STRAPS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 59,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 59,062 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,124 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,586 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DAMAGED ON THE OUTER WALLS

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

REAR DIFF SEAL SWEATING

Fail 2 Nov 2017 55,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP IN 2 PLACES MARKED YELLOW UNDERNEATH VEHICLE (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP UNDERNEATH VEHICLE MARKED YELLOW (5.2.6)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DAMAGED ON THE OUTER WALLS

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

REAR DIFF SEAL SWEATING

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,819 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 53,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,572 miles

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)

TANK STRAPS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,855 miles

CENTRE BEARING WORN

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TANK MOUNTING ARE CORRODED

Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,855 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

CENTRE BEARING WORN

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TANK MOUNTING ARE CORRODED

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,612 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,635 miles

FRONT DISC S IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 46,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT DISC S IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,277 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 26,798 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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R496 YCC is a 1998 Ldv Sherpa in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 70,891 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 R496 YCC, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R496 YCC is a 1998 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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