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TOA 762Y

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,080 mi
Last recorded111,080 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa81,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOA 762Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 111,080 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 110,146 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 106,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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TOA 762Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TOA 762Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TOA 762Y registered?

TOA 762Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is TOA 762Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOA 762Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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