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F162 PPP

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,234 mi
Last recorded19,234 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc83,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 PPP
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,234 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

areas of rear chassis and front body slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch/step/floor,under bonnet area corroded and holed

slight play in all leaf spring bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2010 19,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

areas of rear chassis and front body slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch/step/floor,under bonnet area corroded and holed

slight play in all leaf spring bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,914 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 13,803 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,253 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 8,253 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play to steering shaft uj. very slight interaction to rear lights. o/s/r lens ceracked but not showing white light.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,785 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 1,785 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 5 May 2006 352 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 352 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

bottom fuel pump bolt loose

excessive corrosion o/s/f wheel arch, not within any prescribed areas

nail in tyre

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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F162 PPP is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 83,178 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 F162 PPP, 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 37 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F162 PPP is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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