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D389 EYV

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 EYV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2006 112,505 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 112,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 112,384 miles

Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D389 EYV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 84,388 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 D389 EYV, 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 40 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 D389 EYV registered?

D389 EYV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is D389 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D389 EYV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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