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F100 KAM

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,209 mi
Last recorded114,209 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel94,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 KAM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 114,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 113,903 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 23 May 2011 113,488 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 112,844 miles

corrosion outside prescibed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,546 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 112,252 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 112,242 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 111,989 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 111,595 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 111,560 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front floor corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2005 111,198 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f floor corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s/f inner arch corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s/r tyre sidewalls close but not touching at time of test

n/s/r tyres perishing

rear brakes slight imbalance

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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F100 KAM is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 94,778 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 F100 KAM, 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 37 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F100 KAM is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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