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FJ08 SXS

2008 Bashan Bs 200 Gy

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,430 mi
Last recorded4,430 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Bashan Bs 200 Gy2,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 SXS
MakeBashan
ModelBs 200 Gy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 4,430 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 44,046 miles

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp incorrect colour leds (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 2,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 2,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement most forward and most rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 1,894 miles

both front upper ball joint covers perished and weeping grease

n/s indicators flashing fast

n/s/f lower bvall joint has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2013 1,784 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 1,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 23 May 2011 1,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play o/s/f track rod end

slight play rear hub/bearings

How Reliable is the Bashan Bs 200 Gy?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
210
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 42
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
wheel bearing has excessive play 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 24
registration plate missing 21
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FJ08 SXS is a 2008 Bashan Bs 200 Gy in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Bashan Bs 200 Gy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 2,066 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 Bashan Bs 200 Gy fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 SXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bashan Bs 200 Gy typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Bashan Bs 200 Gy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 SXS registered?

FJ08 SXS is a 2008 Bashan Bs 200 Gy, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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