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F857 XTG

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,482 mi
Last recorded41,482 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel100,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 XTG
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,482 miles

Oil leak

service brake only just meets mimum requiments of 50%

Fail 1 Aug 2007 41,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut loose (4.2.1g)

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

throtle sticking when depressed and released

various engine oil leaks dripping to roadway

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,901 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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F857 XTG is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 100,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F857 XTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F857 XTG registered?

F857 XTG is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F857 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F857 XTG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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