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F569 GNE

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

236,333 mi
Last recorded236,333 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel100,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF569 GNE
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2006 236,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.6f)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2005 228,858 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.D.1e)

Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on front panels near box ssection.offside headlamp condition.oil leaks.fog lamp switch condition.

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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F569 GNE is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F569 GNE, 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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What year was F569 GNE registered?

F569 GNE is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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