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MOT History from tests of petrol LDV SHERPAs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:45.90%
(The average a petrol LDV SHERPA year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:183 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Registration plate lamp issues12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Rear brake application uneven10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Registration plate issues6
Rear brake binding5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping |2.1.1 |e| |ii||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step area |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/sill end |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step area |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock absorber mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing catch |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Carrier rottene |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Passenger`s seat insecure Mounting point rotten |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s seat insecure Mounting point rotten |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Entire inner sill including step area |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Entire inner sill area including step area |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size |6.6.2|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Central Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted |2.4.G.4a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested pipe at front split/leaking (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Windscreen wiper missing |3.4 |a||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1

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