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C826 YVF

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Green Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC826 YVF
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side rear brake slightly low on performance on foot + hand.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 98,633 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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C826 YVF is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 72,770 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C826 YVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C826 YVF registered?

C826 YVF is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 18 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C826 YVF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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