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N342 OEW

1996 Mz ETZ250

Blue Petrol 243cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,933 mi
Last recorded33,933 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Mz ETZ25032,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 OEW
MakeMz
ModelETZ250
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine243cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 33,933 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,744 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,244 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,244 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 8 Mar 2016 32,244 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam headlamp bulb working on one beam only (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 18 Mar 2014 31,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,728 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,775 miles

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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N342 OEW is a 1996 Mz ETZ250 in Blue with a 243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mz ETZ250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 32,244 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 N342 OEW, 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 30 years old, this Mz ETZ250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N342 OEW registered?

N342 OEW is a 1996 Mz ETZ250, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N342 OEW safe to buy?

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