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D529 TNO

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,423 mi
Last recorded53,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 TNO
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,423 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,935 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front washers & wipers poor

o/s/f door rusty at base

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,638 miles

vehicle body starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jul 2006 51,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle body starting to corrode

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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D529 TNO is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D529 TNO, 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 D529 TNO registered?

D529 TNO is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D529 TNO safe to buy?

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