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D726 VCU

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,242 mi
Last recorded61,242 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc91,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD726 VCU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2009 61,242 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 60,484 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,484 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 59,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,884 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,311 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 58,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jul 2005 58,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D726 VCU is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 91,481 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 D726 VCU, 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 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D726 VCU registered?

D726 VCU is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 4 December 1986.

Is D726 VCU safe to buy?

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