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W242 ABA

2000 Boom Low Rider

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,448 mi
Last recorded13,448 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 ABA
MakeBoom
ModelLow Rider
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 13,448 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 13,445 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 13,433 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing cracks ok @ test

Fail 19 Oct 2018 13,261 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing cracks ok @ test

Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 6,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,345 miles

How Reliable is the Boom Low Rider?

Based on 1,556 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
972
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 14
Stop lamp not working 13
Direction indicator not working 10
position lamp(s) not working 8
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W242 ABA is a 2000 Boom Low Rider in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Boom Low Rider fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W242 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Boom Low Rider typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 26 years old, this Boom Low Rider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W242 ABA registered?

W242 ABA is a 2000 Boom Low Rider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W242 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 ABA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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