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D405 DOT

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,566 mi
Last recorded121,566 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc91,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD405 DOT
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 119,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 119,013 miles

nearside and offside front kingpins slight lift

Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,627 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 115,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,784 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 112,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 109,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,127 miles

Oil leak

diff leaking o/s/r hub seal leaking rear shock absorbers weeping rear spring front bushes perrishing all tyres cracked on side walls chasis rusty steering boots require attension discs rusty slight play in steering slight play in king pins

o/s inner arch rusty †exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2007 108,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

v/slight play o/s/f track rod end

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc?

Based on 1,537 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
860
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 96
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
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D405 DOT is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 91,481 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 350 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D405 DOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D405 DOT is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 4 August 1986.

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