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D847 UAU

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD847 UAU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,189 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 68,157 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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D847 UAU is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 83,033 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D847 UAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D847 UAU registered?

D847 UAU is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 22 October 1986.

Is D847 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D847 UAU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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