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E436 BFW

1987 Mz ETZ250

Black Petrol 243cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,606 mi
Last recorded19,606 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Mz ETZ25032,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE436 BFW
MakeMz
ModelETZ250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine243cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,606 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 19,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 19,297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 18,825 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,618 miles

How Reliable is the Mz ETZ250?

Based on 2,739 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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E436 BFW is a 1987 Mz ETZ250 in Black with a 243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Mz ETZ250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 32,257 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 Mz ETZ250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E436 BFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mz ETZ250 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Mz ETZ250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E436 BFW registered?

E436 BFW is a 1987 Mz ETZ250, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E436 BFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E436 BFW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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