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C329 PNV

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC329 PNV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 107,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,034 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 107,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 104,004 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 104,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,606 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 99,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 94,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,603 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 90,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 90,047 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 84,887 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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C329 PNV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C329 PNV, 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 C329 PNV registered?

C329 PNV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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The MOT history for C329 PNV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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