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C301 GVU

1997 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,966 mi
Last recorded44,966 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 GVU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,966 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

slight free play in steering

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,788 miles

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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C301 GVU is a 1997 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C301 GVU, 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 29 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C301 GVU registered?

C301 GVU is a 1997 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is C301 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C301 GVU 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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