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C687 RWV

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,684 mi
Last recorded118,684 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC687 RWV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 118,684 miles

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

body condition poor and tapped

play in steering box

rear number plate deteriorating

wear in o/s/front spring rear bush

Fail 10 May 2008 118,607 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

body condition poor and tapped

play in steering box

rear number plate deteriorating

wear in o/s/front spring rear bush

Pass 27 Apr 2007 114,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

freeplay in steering box

lift in king pins

Fail 21 Apr 2007 114,763 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

freeplay in steering box

lift in kingpins

Pass 18 Apr 2006 114,259 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 111,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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C687 RWV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C687 RWV, 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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C687 RWV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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