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D427 SKF

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD427 SKF
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 135,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

unable to check wheel nuts on near side and off side rear wheels

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,753 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Unable to check wheel nuts on both rear wheel trims fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 121,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

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

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

Unable to check wheel nuts on both rear wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insucre

Fail 14 Feb 2012 107,449 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insucre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 99,643 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts on nearside wheels and offside rear trims fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Unable to check wheel nuts on nearside wheels and offside rear trims fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 83,272 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2009 83,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,794 miles

Exhaust emits some smoke but not to dense as to affect other road users

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged but not affecting view to the rear

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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D427 SKF is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 80,038 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 D427 SKF, 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 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D427 SKF is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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