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F81 TVH

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,052 mi
Last recorded17,052 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc61,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF81 TVH
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,052 miles

Battery insecure

offside indicator near max allowable flash rate

play in front u/j on propshaft

Fail 9 Sep 2010 17,052 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

offside indicator near max allowable flash rate

play in front u/j on propshaft

Pass 14 Mar 2010 15,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight rust underside of cab

Pass 16 May 2009 14,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 11,042 miles

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

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

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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F81 TVH is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 61,735 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 F81 TVH, 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 38 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 F81 TVH registered?

F81 TVH is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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