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D263 GTC

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,620 mi
Last recorded10,620 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 25082,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD263 GTC
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 8,265 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 4,264 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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D263 GTC is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 82,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D263 GTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D263 GTC registered?

D263 GTC is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D263 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D263 GTC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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