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D764 VOO

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,411 mi
Last recorded60,411 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD764 VOO
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,411 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,311 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering lock damaged.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,742 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,464 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,626 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 50,262 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,093 miles

1.Both rear light lens have been secured by a metal wire strap. †2.O/S/F tyre is cracking on breadth of tyre.

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 47,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

1.Both rear light lens have been secured by a metal wire strap. †2.O/S/F tyre is cracing on breadth of tyre

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2006 43,659 miles

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
Full Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc reliability report

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D764 VOO is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D764 VOO, 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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D764 VOO is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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