Lambretta 150LI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lambretta 150LI car check
Is the Lambretta 150LI reliable? We analysed 665 real MOT tests across 133 vehicles to find out.
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The Lambretta 150LI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lambretta 150LI.
Lambretta 150LI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lambretta 150LI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lambretta 150LI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lambretta 150LI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lambretta 150LI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lambretta 150LI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lambretta 150LI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lambretta 150LI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lambretta 150LI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lambretta 150LI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 73 | 90.4% | 716 | 1,821 | 11,534 |
How Long Does a Lambretta 150LI Last?
Based on 133 Lambretta 150LI vehicles on UK roads.
Lambretta 150LI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lambretta 150LI 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 150LI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.4% MOT pass rate from 73 tests
The best year to buy a used Lambretta 150LI is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 73 tests.
How Does the Lambretta 150LI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambretta 150LI THIS CAR | 87.8% | 665 | 3,430 mi | 20 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 |
| Vauxhall Corsa Active 16V | 76.3% | 418 | 76,364 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lambretta GP200 (89.3% pass rate) and the Lambretta LI125 (88.9% pass rate), the Lambretta 150LI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Lambretta 150LI has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 665 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 150LI are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (8 recorded failures), roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (7), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (5). 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 150LI owner drives around 226 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 150LI models stay on UK roads for around 20 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.