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E746 OMG

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,344 mi
Last recorded106,344 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel100,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE746 OMG
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 106,344 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 106,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

batterys (under bonnet) loose

bonnet release mechanism poor

freeplay at steering wheel just acceptable

general corrosion throughout

nearside headlamp image poor just acceptable

offside front floor pan heavily corroded/holed

play in offside and nearside kingpins and wheel bearings

steering box damp

temporary/emergency fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2007 100,577 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 100,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

batterys insecure

front shock absorber mounts perished

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches heavily corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f king pin movement (just acceptable)

play in bottom steering column universal joint

rear leaf spring and swinging shackle bushes deteriorated

rear shock absorber bushes worn/deteriorated

steering shock absorber moist

Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,285 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front kingpins worn

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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E746 OMG is a 1988 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 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 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 E746 OMG, 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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E746 OMG is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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