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E217 HWK

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,076 mi
Last recorded112,076 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel92,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 HWK
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Inner tyre treads lifting slightly possible slight lumps in tread

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 112,070 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Inner tyre treads lifting slightly possible slight lumps in tread

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 108,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,604 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 107,926 miles

rear rubber bump stops deteriating

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,366 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

alternator belt loose

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,872 miles

battery slightly insecure

front wipers poor

play both front wheel bearings

poor effort n/s/r service brake

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,428 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOWER IN BRAKING EFFORT THAN OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE / ADVISE ATTENTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COMPONANTS CLEANED UP / GREASED / UNDERSEALED

Pass 20 Nov 2008 105,797 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 105,360 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lift in o/s kingpin

slight runout on rear brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2007 105,360 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lift in o/s kingpin

slight runout on rear brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2006 104,343 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 104,337 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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E217 HWK is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.7% with a typical mileage of 92,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E217 HWK, 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 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E217 HWK is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 6 November 1987.

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