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1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?
Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.
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D653 HYE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 80,038 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 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D653 HYE, 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 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D653 HYE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 3 June 1987.
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