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D771 YRN

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD771 YRN
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 99,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,700 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 99,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,557 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 99,549 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,545 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,508 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 98,498 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,771 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 96,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 95,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 93,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,301 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
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D771 YRN is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D771 YRN, 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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D771 YRN is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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