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F573 DAW

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,222 mi
Last recorded150,222 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc83,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF573 DAW
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 150,222 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2006 147,625 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 147,625 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2nd rear crossmember has slight corrosion by spring hangers

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both cab steps badly corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2005 146,860 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 146,860 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear inner tyres perished.

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded.

oil leak

rear of cab floor starting to corrode.

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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F573 DAW is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F573 DAW, 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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What year was F573 DAW registered?

F573 DAW is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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