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E489 NSC

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel100,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 NSC
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2007 10,000 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E489 NSC is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 100,000 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 E489 NSC, 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 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E489 NSC registered?

E489 NSC is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E489 NSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 NSC shows 1 test 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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