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C337 JEV

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc63,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC337 JEV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,000 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 60,000 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

advise both ouret sill steps has slight corrosion

advise extensive repair work already been under taken

advise top slam pannell coroded

Fail 30 Mar 2006 60,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

both front door steps have exsesive corosion both inner bays have exsesive corosion

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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C337 JEV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,768 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 C337 JEV, 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 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C337 JEV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 7 November 1985.

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