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C391 LCN

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,738 mi
Last recorded39,738 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel75,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC391 LCN
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,738 miles

Chassis exposed rear of cab.No body i.e tipper or other fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 39,738 miles

Chassis exposed rear of cab.No body i.e tipper or other fitted.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,722 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery box has corrosion

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,477 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 39,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C391 LCN is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 75,223 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 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C391 LCN, 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 41 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 C391 LCN registered?

C391 LCN is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 10 October 1985.

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