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E266 YNE

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Beige Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 35072,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 YNE
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 73,059 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 73,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Dec 2019 72,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all underside has advanced corrosion

body has advanced corrosion all over

both rear bump stops missing

loads of welding repairs throw-out under side covered in underseal

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,543 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,518 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,367 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 71,904 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 71,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
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E266 YNE is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 72,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E266 YNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E266 YNE is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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