1987 LDV Sherpa 1.7L Petrol · E840 DGU
1987 LDV Sherpa (1.7L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 91,298 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LDV SHERPA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E840 DGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2026
- 91,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E840 DGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ldv Sherpa (E840 DGU) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects han”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
E840 DGU Mileage History
- 25/07/202369,235 mi
- 09/08/202475,002 mi+5,767 mi
- 09/08/202475,002 mi
- 15/08/202579,091 mi+4,089 mi
- 04/09/202691,298 mi+12,207 mi
Average of roughly 7,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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