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D141 SVL

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,000 mi
Last recorded153,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD141 SVL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2007 153,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 151,372 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
Full Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc reliability report

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D141 SVL is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 80,038 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 D141 SVL, 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 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D141 SVL registered?

D141 SVL is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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