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E178 HPK

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,170 mi
Last recorded111,170 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 25075,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 HPK
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 May 2006 111,170 miles

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

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

has slight play in steering box

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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E178 HPK is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 75,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E178 HPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E178 HPK registered?

E178 HPK is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E178 HPK safe to buy?

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