Lambretta 150 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lambretta 150 car check
Is the Lambretta 150 reliable? We analysed 1,163 real MOT tests across 174 vehicles to find out.
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The Lambretta 150 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, horn not working and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lambretta 150.
Lambretta 150 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lambretta 150. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lambretta 150 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lambretta 150 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lambretta 150 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lambretta 150 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lambretta 150 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lambretta 150 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lambretta 150 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lambretta 150 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59 | 93.2% | 379 | 875 | 4,028 |
| 2006 | 86 | 82.6% | 2,124 | 17,134 | 47,848 |
| 2005 | 73 | 87.7% | 1,346 | 2,512 | 6,176 |
| 2003 | 93 | 95.7% | 4,684 | 22,314 | 44,481 |
How Long Does a Lambretta 150 Last?
Based on 174 Lambretta 150 vehicles on UK roads.
Lambretta 150 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lambretta 150 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lambretta 150
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.7% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
82.6% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Lambretta 150 is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.7% across 93 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lambretta 150 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambretta 150 THIS CAR | 90.4% | 1,163 | 2,910 mi | 23 yrs |
| Lambretta GP200 | 89.3% | 20,062 | 2,269 mi | 59 yrs |
| Lambretta LI125 | 88.9% | 16,544 | 2,774 mi | 67 yrs |
| Lambretta LI150 | 90% | 14,980 | 3,032 mi | 68 yrs |
| Suzuki An 400 AL8 | 94.6% | 1,222 | 7,283 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lambretta GP200 (89.3% pass rate) and the Lambretta LI125 (88.9% pass rate), the Lambretta 150 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Lambretta 150Should you buy a used Lambretta 150?
The Lambretta 150 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.4% across 1,163 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Lambretta 150 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (18 recorded failures), horn not working (8), and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (8). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Lambretta 150 owner drives around 221 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lambretta 150 models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.