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E203 PLJ

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,786 mi
Last recorded69,786 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 25075,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 PLJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 May 2007 69,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 64,140 miles

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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E203 PLJ is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 E203 PLJ, 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 E203 PLJ registered?

E203 PLJ is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E203 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E203 PLJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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