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D496 FOU

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,784 mi
Last recorded87,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel103,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 FOU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2009 87,784 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer sill rusted & holed

offside inner sill very rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside & nearside inner sills very rusty

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,039 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front bumper backing very rusty

underside needs a wax oyl

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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D496 FOU is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D496 FOU, 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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D496 FOU is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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