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C338 GTG

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,850 mi
Last recorded60,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC338 GTG
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,850 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 60,836 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,616 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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C338 GTG is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 84,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C338 GTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C338 GTG registered?

C338 GTG is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C338 GTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C338 GTG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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