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D660 HYE

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Cream Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,707 mi
Last recorded23,707 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD660 HYE
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,707 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,412 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 23,412 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,429 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play steering colume (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 16,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 79,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal travel nearing its maximum

dust covers on front joints perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,049 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 8,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 175,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 175,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D660 HYE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Cream with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 D660 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 D660 HYE registered?

D660 HYE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 3 June 1987.

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