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F243 KCJ

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,392 mi
Last recorded75,392 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 25075,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 KCJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,392 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

rear axle close to maximum weight

rear body deteriorated

rear body out riggers corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,018 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 75,018 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,280 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 72,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 72,144 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F243 KCJ is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 75,018 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F243 KCJ, 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 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F243 KCJ is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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