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E692 VNA

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,389 mi
Last recorded145,389 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc85,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 VNA
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 145,389 miles

drivers rear lens poor condition

rust by steering box

under side by steps both side have had repairs

Fail 21 Aug 2018 145,389 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator not working passenger side not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced drivers front (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed chassis plate missing (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working washers (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing wipers missing (3.4 (a))

Body component likely to become detached bonnet hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working no brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

drivers rear lens poor condition

rust by steering box

under side by steps both side have had repairs

Pass 8 Jun 2017 144,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 143,957 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 143,957 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage trim (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 143,603 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 143,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 28 Feb 2014 142,688 miles

N/s step floor corroded

Washer pump weak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 141,897 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 141,897 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 140,816 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 140,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2009 140,440 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 139,773 miles

fropt left seat not fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2008 139,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

fropt left seat not fitted

Pass 18 May 2006 139,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front nearside and offside king pin has slight play

Fail 8 May 2006 139,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc?

Based on 1,537 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
860
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 96
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Full Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc reliability report

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E692 VNA is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 85,953 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 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E692 VNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E692 VNA is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 9 November 1987.

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