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D653 HYE

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,469 mi
Last recorded132,469 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD653 HYE
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2008 132,469 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 132,469 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 126,222 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 126,212 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 122,362 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 122,362 miles

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.

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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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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What year was D653 HYE registered?

D653 HYE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 3 June 1987.

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