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D562 NRL

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD562 NRL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,128 miles

both rear brake backplates damp

corosion on body

o/s/r shock damp

underside and susp/parts

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,071 miles

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

rear brake backplates damp

rear tyres badly perished no cords visable

slight play in kingpins

windscreen washers weak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

some general corosion in engine bay

Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,994 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

some general corosion in engine bay

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,739 miles

headlight reflectors dull

rear brake backplates rusty

small cracks on rear tyres

some corosion on underside

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corosion on body inner wings and both steps

slight play in o/s king pin

travel on handbrake

underside and susp/parts rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,303 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight leak on steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corosion on chassis

steering and susp/parts rusty

underside rusty

front tyres badly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,665 miles

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

corosion on underside

faint marks on screen

perishing cracks on tyres

slight play in king pins

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,099 miles

engine bay and front panel rusty

head lights slightly loose

rear shocker casings rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2006 83,099 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine bay area and front panel rusty

headlights slightly loose

suspension parts rusty

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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D562 NRL is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D562 NRL, 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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D562 NRL is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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