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D491 FYT

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,273 mi
Last recorded71,273 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 35081,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 FYT
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2005 71,273 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 71,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering box

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
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D491 FYT is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 81,473 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D491 FYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D491 FYT registered?

D491 FYT is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 28 July 1987.

Is D491 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D491 FYT 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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