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D297 FYH

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD297 FYH
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 100,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 100,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 100,000 miles

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 97,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 97,491 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust system poor mounted

rear brake pipes poor routing

wireing loos under bonnet

Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,391 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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D297 FYH is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 83,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D297 FYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D297 FYH registered?

D297 FYH is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 29 September 1986.

Is D297 FYH safe to buy?

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