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D900 YPN

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 YPN
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 105,984 miles

corrosion to front floors and footwells

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2020 105,859 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,708 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s floor holed by corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2018 105,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s floor holed by corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 105,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 104,448 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 104,448 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 103,487 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 103,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 102,420 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 102,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,568 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 101,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,000 miles

as on original test [see vosa]

Fail 11 Jun 2009 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 96,112 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 96,078 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

Pass 9 Aug 2007 94,818 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 8 Aug 2007 94,811 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 94,073 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 94,073 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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D900 YPN is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D900 YPN, 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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D900 YPN is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 15 July 1987.

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