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D33 KNB

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD33 KNB
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 105,769 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

bonnet release defective

Fail 12 May 2010 105,768 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release defective

Pass 8 May 2009 105,414 miles

N\S FLOOR REQUIRES WELDING NEAR SEAT MOUNT

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

O\S FLOOR REQUIRES WELDING NEAR PEDALS

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

Fail 8 May 2009 105,414 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

N\S FLOOR REQUIRES WELDING NEAR SEAT MOUNT

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

O\S FLOOR REQUIRES WELDING NEAR PEDALS

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2008 104,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 104,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 103,010 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 103,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 99,780 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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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D33 KNB is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D33 KNB, 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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D33 KNB is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 23 September 1986.

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