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A699 SHM

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,516 mi
Last recorded32,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc110,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 SHM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,789 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,052 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,680 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,760 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 21,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,621 miles

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

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

generally rusty on underside

Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 110,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A699 SHM is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 110,442 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 A699 SHM, 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 43 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A699 SHM is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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