MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time
corrosion hole to n/s/f inner arch not within prescribed area
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
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
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
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
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
several other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?
Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was C238 JFV registered?
C238 JFV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 8 January 1986.
Is C238 JFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C238 JFV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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