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E706 MHX

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 25075,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE706 MHX
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2006 85,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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E706 MHX is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 75,018 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E706 MHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E706 MHX registered?

E706 MHX is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 20 April 1988.

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