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E50 YAR

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,832 mi
Last recorded71,832 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 YAR
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,832 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery tray is corroding

spare wheel carrier is corroded and hasnt got a spare wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,292 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 70,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Please note: slight play in steering box

front shock absorbers slightly weak.

n/s front tyre wall perished.

n/s rear spring is slightly weak.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,615 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 67,608 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Please note: excess engine oil leak may effect front brakes!

Rear shock absorbers getting weak.

steering box is worn slightly!

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,024 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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E50 YAR is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E50 YAR, 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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E50 YAR is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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