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C722 HDW

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC722 HDW
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,810 miles

Body work to can is tatty with lots of previous repairs

Inner front arches have been repaired in past (bulkhead)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 89,810 miles

Body work to can is tatty with lots of previous repairs

Inner front arches have been repaired in past (bulkhead)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,685 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 89,685 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,568 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 89,566 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

starter cable loose ?

Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,447 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,445 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,581 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,563 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 87,863 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,356 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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C722 HDW is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 84,388 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 C722 HDW, 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 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C722 HDW is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 10 March 1986.

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