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Y638 FNL

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,625 mi
Last recorded86,625 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 FNL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust heatshields insecure

slight noise from steering system

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,818 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

headlight aims required slight adjustments

movement in rear suspension bushes

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 4 Aug 2007 52,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,920 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 36,442 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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Y638 FNL is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y638 FNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y638 FNL registered?

Y638 FNL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y638 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y638 FNL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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