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C383 HGB

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Yellow Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

57,949 mi
Last recorded57,949 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 35076,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC383 HGB
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,949 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
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C383 HGB is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Yellow with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 76,077 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C383 HGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C383 HGB registered?

C383 HGB is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 21 January 1986.

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