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D143 NJW

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc91,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD143 NJW
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 78,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Center propshaft mount worn

Corrosion to nearside step

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Nearside front king pin has slight play

Offside front shock absorber weeping oil

Rear leaf spring main bushes worn

Rear shackle bushes worn

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc?

Based on 1,537 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
860
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 96
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
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D143 NJW is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 91,481 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 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D143 NJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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D143 NJW is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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