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F517 WVP

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,009 mi
Last recorded22,009 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel100,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 WVP
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,009 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch + footwell

Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and side walls perishing.

o/s/r and n/s/r outer tyres side walls perishing/splitting.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 20,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and side walls perishing.

o/s/r and n/s/r outer tyres side walls perishing/splitting.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f, o/s/r outer, n/s/r inner/outer tyres side walls perishing slightly.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,981 miles

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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F517 WVP is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F517 WVP, 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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F517 WVP is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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