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F318 BAW

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Beige Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,953 mi
Last recorded47,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc61,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 BAW
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,953 miles

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

One washer jet blocked

Fail 6 Jan 2010 46,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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F318 BAW is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Beige with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 61,735 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 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F318 BAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F318 BAW registered?

F318 BAW is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F318 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F318 BAW 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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