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C504 JOO

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,177 mi
Last recorded76,177 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel103,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC504 JOO
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,177 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

chassis getting rusty

floor getting rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

welding repaires to n/s/f and o/s/f battery tray area and covered with under seal

welding repaires to o/s/f shock area in side and covered with under seal

Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,916 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s door step corroded not excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,220 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 72,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 72,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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C504 JOO is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 103,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C504 JOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C504 JOO registered?

C504 JOO is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 6 January 1986.

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