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D338 VCN

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,340 mi
Last recorded71,340 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 VCN
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,340 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 71,331 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,245 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,135 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,009 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,417 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,417 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,932 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 62,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,576 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,560 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,833 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,860 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 52,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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D338 VCN is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D338 VCN, 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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D338 VCN is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 21 November 1986.

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