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D581 UAP

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,840 mi
Last recorded114,840 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD581 UAP
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2007 114,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion front wheelarches and floors

front bumper insecure

passenger front door corroded ajacent to lower fixings

slight 'lift' in king pins

Pass 15 Nov 2006 114,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

wing edges and wheel arches corroded not in perscribed areas

Fail 15 Nov 2006 114,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

wheel arches and wing edges corroded not in perscribed areas

Pass 14 Nov 2005 114,023 miles

Corrosion both front wheel arches and floors

Corrosion both rear wings and sills

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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D581 UAP is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 83,033 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D581 UAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D581 UAP is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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