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D860 HYX

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,958 mi
Last recorded72,958 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD860 HYX
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,958 miles

Nearside front inner wing has corrosion

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

Offside front bottom of door has corrosion

Offside front inner wing has corrosion

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight lift on nearside and offside king pin thrust washers

Fail 7 Nov 2013 72,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front inner wing has corrosion

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

Offside front bottom of door has corrosion

Offside front inner wing has corrosion

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight lift on nearside and offside king pin thrust washers

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,662 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery not secure

both front inner wings has corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2012 72,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery not secure

both front inner wings has corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,269 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bottom off o/s/f door has corrpsion

nearside front inner wing has corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,672 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

propshaft u/j joint worn

steering box has wear

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,672 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

propshaft u/j joint worn

steering box has wear

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,807 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 68,807 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,402 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 67,400 miles

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

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,168 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,229 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 65,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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D860 HYX is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D860 HYX, 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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D860 HYX is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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