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F816 TEG

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,464 mi
Last recorded123,464 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 25075,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF816 TEG
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 123,464 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 123,464 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F816 TEG is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F816 TEG, 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 F816 TEG registered?

F816 TEG is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F816 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F816 TEG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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