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W288 PLJ

2000 Secma Fun Tech

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,023 mi
Last recorded9,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Secma Fun Tech3,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 PLJ
MakeSecma
ModelFun Tech
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 9,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front wiper split on end

Fail 10 Jun 2014 9,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front wiper split on end

Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,864 miles

All four shockabsorber has slight play in shaft

Fail 28 Sep 2012 8,843 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All four shockabsorber has slight play in shaft

Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,284 miles

Offside fornt wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,666 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate damaged

slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Sep 2009 4,621 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate damaged

slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2008 3,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 2,450 miles

How Reliable is the Secma Fun Tech?

Based on 1,708 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
wheel bearing rough when rotated 42
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 41
registration plate missing 39
Stop lamp not working 30
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W288 PLJ is a 2000 Secma Fun Tech in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Secma Fun Tech models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 3,393 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 Secma Fun Tech fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W288 PLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Secma Fun Tech typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Secma Fun Tech is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W288 PLJ is a 2000 Secma Fun Tech, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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