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VX04 XVP

2004 Smc Ram

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,812 mi
Last recorded8,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Smc Ram2,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 XVP
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 8,812 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chain loose and rear guide worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 5,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 5,279 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,186 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 3,179 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,872 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 1,583 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 1,583 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VX04 XVP is a 2004 Smc Ram in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Smc Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 2,424 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 VX04 XVP, 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 22 years old, this Smc Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX04 XVP registered?

VX04 XVP is a 2004 Smc Ram, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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