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D399 DOT

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,072 mi
Last recorded91,072 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD399 DOT
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 91,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 90,096 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 90,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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D399 DOT is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D399 DOT, 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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D399 DOT is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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