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F715 DEC

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,874 mi
Last recorded97,874 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc83,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF715 DEC
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,874 miles

body in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2006 95,948 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 95,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,259 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2005 92,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

head lamp t/t inop

n/s/r outer tyre near limit o/s/r tyre near limit

oil leak

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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F715 DEC is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 F715 DEC, 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 F715 DEC registered?

F715 DEC is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F715 DEC safe to buy?

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