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E433 DFE

1988 Mz ETZ250

Black Petrol 243cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,352 mi
Last recorded27,352 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Mz ETZ25027,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE433 DFE
MakeMz
ModelETZ250
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine243cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 27,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,308 miles

Both front and rear tyre cracked and perished

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Unable to check entire length of drive chain

Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,005 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre cracked and perished

Unable to check entire length of drive chain due to enclosed case

Fail 3 Jun 2013 26,988 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front tyre cracked and perished

Unable to check entire length of drive chain due to enclosed case

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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E433 DFE is a 1988 Mz ETZ250 in Black with a 243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mz ETZ250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 27,042 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 E433 DFE, 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 38 years old, this Mz ETZ250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E433 DFE registered?

E433 DFE is a 1988 Mz ETZ250, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E433 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E433 DFE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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