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D98 VBL

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,574 mi
Last recorded55,574 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc91,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 VBL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2005 55,574 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Play in steerig collom top bush. †Clutch pedal anti slip device missing. †Both head lights reflector faded.Batteryinsecure. †Near side front spring hanger misalign.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 55,337 miles

propshaft defective

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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D98 VBL is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 D98 VBL, 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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D98 VBL is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 3 September 1986.

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