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D340 VYJ

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Cream Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,889 mi
Last recorded76,889 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD340 VYJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,889 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 76,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VYJ is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Cream with a 1,993cc diesel 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 D340 VYJ, 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 D340 VYJ registered?

D340 VYJ is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D340 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D340 VYJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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