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YN05 PVL

2005 Smc Ram

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,932 mi
Last recorded2,932 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Smc Ram3,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 PVL
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 2,932 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pads positioned at full extent of locating spline.

Top headstock bush slight free play

Fail 7 May 2011 2,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Top headstock bush slight free play

How Reliable is the Smc Ram?

Based on 574 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 40
Obligatory mirror missing 13
registration plate missing 12
wheel bearing has excessive play 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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YN05 PVL is a 2005 Smc Ram in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Smc Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 3,840 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 Smc Ram fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN05 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smc Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN05 PVL registered?

YN05 PVL is a 2005 Smc Ram, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is YN05 PVL safe to buy?

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