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XTA 453S

1978 Ldv Sherpa

Brown Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,424 mi
Last recorded74,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 453S
MakeLdv
ModelSherpa
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,424 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 74,424 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 74,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,424 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,424 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,424 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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XTA 453S is a 1978 Ldv Sherpa in Brown with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 XTA 453S, 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 48 years old, this Ldv Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XTA 453S registered?

XTA 453S is a 1978 Ldv Sherpa, first registered on 4 April 1978.

Is XTA 453S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTA 453S shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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