Lambretta Li 150 Special Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lambretta Li 150 Special car check
Is the Lambretta Li 150 Special reliable? We analysed 493 real MOT tests across 117 vehicles to find out.
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The Lambretta Li 150 Special is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, suspension bush excessively deteriorated and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lambretta Li 150 Special.
Lambretta Li 150 Special Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lambretta Li 150 Special. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lambretta Li 150 Special MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lambretta Li 150 Special to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lambretta Li 150 Special Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lambretta Li 150 Special fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lambretta Li 150 Special Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lambretta Li 150 Special models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lambretta Li 150 Special Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lambretta Li 150 Special owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lambretta Li 150 Special MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lambretta Li 150 Special year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 63 | 93.7% | 782 | 10,242 | 20,089 |
How Long Does a Lambretta Li 150 Special Last?
Based on 117 Lambretta Li 150 Special vehicles on UK roads.
Lambretta Li 150 Special Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lambretta Li 150 Special 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 Li 150 Special
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.7% MOT pass rate from 63 tests
The best year to buy a used Lambretta Li 150 Special is 1964, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.7% across 63 tests.
How Does the Lambretta Li 150 Special Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambretta Li 150 Special THIS CAR | 90.5% | 493 | 2,004 mi | 62 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 |
| Ford Transit 110 T260S FWD | 63% | 567 | 140,694 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lambretta GP200 (89.3% pass rate) and the Lambretta LI125 (88.9% pass rate), the Lambretta Li 150 Special outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Lambretta Li 150 Special has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 493 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 Li 150 Special are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (5 recorded failures), suspension bush excessively deteriorated (3), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (3). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lambretta Li 150 Special with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lambretta Li 150 Special owner drives around 256 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 Li 150 Special models stay on UK roads for around 62 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.