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D869 SFJ

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD869 SFJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,977 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,581 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,544 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 91,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 85,209 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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D869 SFJ is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D869 SFJ, 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 D869 SFJ registered?

D869 SFJ is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D869 SFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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