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D340 GYM

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,603 mi
Last recorded74,603 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD340 GYM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,603 miles

advise brake pedal light control switch sticking at time of test ( owner is advised to replace shortly )

advise nearside front tyre deteriated at time of test ( owner is advised to replace shortly )

advise slight binding to offside rear brakes at time of test

advise slight blow on first exhaust clamp at time of test

advise surface corrosion to both front inner wheelarches at time of test ( not deemed excessive )

Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,324 miles

advise AT TIME OF TEST centre propshaft bush deteriated ( owner advised to replace shortly )

advise AT TIME OF TEST offside front forward and rear leafspring bushes worn at time of test

advise corrosion to nearside front inner wheelarch at time of test ( not within prescribed area )

advise slight cracking to outer wall of nearside front tyre at time of test ( not deemed excessive )

advise slight distortion to both rear lights at time of test

advise slight play in offside front steering idler & presence of oil on steering box at time of test

advise slight wear to outer edges of nearside front tyre at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern )

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,078 miles

advise " smell " of fuel in engine bay area at time of test ( not fuel leaks evident )

advise offside front inner arch / offside front inner wing panel / nearside front headlight area with corrosion ( not within 30cm of stressed areas )

advise security of rear lamps at time of test

advise slight lift in kingpins AT TIME OF TEST ( owner advised / shown ) and offered the opinion of possible relacement shortly

advise slight scoring to inner faces of front brake discs at time of test

advise slight wear to foglight switch in cab at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,588 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 70,459 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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D340 GYM is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D340 GYM, 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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D340 GYM is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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