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C131 SUF

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,481 mi
Last recorded91,481 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc91,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 SUF
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 91,481 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 91,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

corrosion to both offside and nearside front inner wheel arch

front drag link balljoint gaiter slit

offside rear outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2005 89,022 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 88,998 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Gearbox rear shaft leaking oil

Rear axle pinion seal leaking

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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C131 SUF is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C131 SUF, 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.

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What year was C131 SUF registered?

C131 SUF is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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