MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?
Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SON 816Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
Across all 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 81,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SON 816Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Freight Rover Sherpa typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SON 816Y?
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What year was SON 816Y registered?
SON 816Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 April 1983.
Is SON 816Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for SON 816Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SON 816Y have outstanding finance?
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