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SP05 BYV

2005 Smc Ram

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,620 mi
Last recorded1,620 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smc Ram3,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 BYV
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 1,620 miles

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 1,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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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SP05 BYV 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 SP05 BYV, 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.

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What year was SP05 BYV registered?

SP05 BYV is a 2005 Smc Ram, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is SP05 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 BYV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP05 BYV have outstanding finance?

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