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C317 DYE

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,818 mi
Last recorded92,818 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 DYE
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 92,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre running out of shape and just in limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and just in limit

Fail 26 Nov 2007 92,773 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre running out of shape and just in limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and just in limit

Pass 1 Dec 2006 88,934 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 88,934 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 84,059 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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C317 DYE is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 84,388 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 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C317 DYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C317 DYE is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 28 April 1986.

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