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C238 JFV

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Green Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,363 mi
Last recorded59,363 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 JFV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,363 miles

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

corrosion hole to n/s/f inner arch not within prescribed area

Fail 1 Dec 2015 59,363 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

corrosion hole to n/s/f inner arch not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,886 miles

n/s/f bumper mount corroded. n/s/f inner arch corroced but not within prescribed area o/s/f inner arch has corrosion hole welded from inside

other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 4 Dec 2014 58,886 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f bumper mount corroded. n/s/f inner arch corroced but not within prescribed area o/s/f inner arch has corrosion hole welded from inside

other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,546 miles

corrosion hole on o/s/f inner arch repaired from top side.unable to fully assess

corrosion hole to o/s sill not within prescribed area

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 9 Dec 2013 58,546 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion hole on o/s/f inner arch repaired from top side.unable to fully assess

corrosion hole to o/s sill not within prescribed area

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,121 miles

several other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

several other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,194 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,692 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 55,692 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,428 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 54,428 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,987 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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C238 JFV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Green with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 83,033 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C238 JFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C238 JFV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 8 January 1986.

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