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D261 DWK

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc85,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 DWK
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 66,836 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (6.4.A.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

Battery insecure

DRIVERS MIRROR CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING V IEW TO REAR

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)

chip in screen outside zone A and B

Pass 21 May 2007 65,719 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2007 65,713 miles

Body is fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,596 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.5.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1g)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc?

Based on 1,537 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
860
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 96
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
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D261 DWK is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 85,953 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 350 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D261 DWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D261 DWK registered?

D261 DWK is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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