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XGM 279T

1979 Ldv Sherpa

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,973 mi
Last recorded72,973 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Ldv Sherpa69,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGM 279T
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,973 miles

bolt on pannels been fitted to van

floors corred and holed

floors holed

lift in off side front king pin

slight movment in steering box

wheel arches/ steps holed

Fail 12 Aug 2011 72,898 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bolt on pannels been fitted to van

floors corred and holed

floors holed

lift in off side front king pin

slight movment in steering box

wheel arches/ steps holed

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,343 miles

engine oil leak

front floor holed

hazards switch sticky

oil on steering box

slight inbalance rear brakes

slight lift in front king pins

slight play front wheel bearings

van holed in sevral places

water leak

wipers slightly split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,292 miles

both front door steps been repaird by plate and bolts

both front inner wheel arches been repaird bu a plate and bolts

engine oil leak

front brake pipes been grased up

near side front inner whel arch/floor holed but not within 30cm

rear diff leaking

rear shocker bushes perishing

slight inbalance front brakes

slight play steering coloum

under body rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2009 65,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

both front door steps been repaird by plate and bolts

both front inner wheel arches been repaird bu a plate and bolts

engine oil leak

front brake pipes been grased up

near side front inner whel arch/floor holed but not within 30cm

near side rear indicator lence been broken but still showing orange light

rear diff leaking

rear shocker bushes perishing

slight inbalance front brakes

slight play steering coloum

under body rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,898 miles

engine oil leak

hole in floor not with 30cm

near side and off side floor wells been repaired by sheet of metal and bolts

off side front inner wheel arch holed but not within 30cm

rear shocker bushes perishing

slight lift off side front king pin

Pass 21 Jul 2007 59,538 miles

Oil leak

both rear chassiss rails rusty

nearside front door steap rusty

nearside front wing temp repare

oil over steering box

sligh inbalance front brakes

sligh play offside front king pin

slight play steering colum

Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,961 miles

both front inner wheel arches holed

pannels screwed to passanger and drivers step

rear chassis covered in undersill

slight flutuasion front brakes

Fail 12 Jul 2006 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADV OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE †ADV COOLANT LEAK †ADV CORROSION ON CHASSIS †ADV DAMP AROUND STEERING BOX †ADV PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 16 Jul 2005 58,483 miles

body hold and rusty

oil leak

spair wheel losse

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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XGM 279T is a 1979 Ldv Sherpa in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Ldv Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 69,273 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 XGM 279T, 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 47 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGM 279T registered?

XGM 279T is a 1979 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is XGM 279T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGM 279T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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