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D550 EYV

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,807 mi
Last recorded52,807 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 EYV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,807 miles

clutch cable touching steering coupling {may wear through if not moved)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

clutch cable touching steering coupling {may wear through if not moved)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 50,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front step slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front step slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 51,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 51,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front leaf spring weakened

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,768 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2009 50,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,370 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,122 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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D550 EYV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D550 EYV, 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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D550 EYV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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