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E433 HDL

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

141,993 mi
Last recorded141,993 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 35072,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE433 HDL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2007 141,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

condition of drivers seat.

nearside rear chassis rail corroded on both sides ,adjacent to shock absorber mounting.

offside front chassis rail corroded adjacent to shock absorber mounting.

offside rear chassis rail corroded adjacent to shock absorber mounting.

rear axle bump stops missing.

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 141,993 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 141,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear chassis rails, n/s/f inner arch and both door steps heavily corroded

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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E433 HDL is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E433 HDL, 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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E433 HDL is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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