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D699 FDF

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,378 mi
Last recorded94,378 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD699 FDF
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,378 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 93,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 93,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 92,571 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 91,816 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 91,816 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 91,816 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 91,816 miles

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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D699 FDF is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D699 FDF, 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 D699 FDF registered?

D699 FDF is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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