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E729 PNX

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc71,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE729 PNX
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 86,445 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased

flexis greased

Fail 4 Feb 2008 86,434 miles

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

Centre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased

flexis greased

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,606 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 80,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 80,453 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 80,438 miles

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

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
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E729 PNX is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 71,622 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 E729 PNX, 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 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E729 PNX registered?

E729 PNX is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E729 PNX safe to buy?

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