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Y798 COE

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,561 mi
Last recorded73,561 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 COE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear metal brake pipe (to flexi hose) corroding. Not considered to be excessive.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 73,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear metal brake pipe (to flexi hose) corroding. Not considered to be excessive.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,524 miles

Light corrosion around front suspension prescribed areas,

Nearside headlamp on lower limit, offside on upper limit.

Rear end brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 73,524 miles

Light corrosion around front suspension prescribed areas,

Nearside headlamp on lower limit, offside on upper limit.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear end brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,950 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 61,947 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,138 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT BOTH ENDS.

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKKE SLIGTHTLY BINDING.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 40,060 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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Y798 COE is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y798 COE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y798 COE registered?

Y798 COE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y798 COE safe to buy?

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