Lambretta TV175 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lambretta TV175 car check
Is the Lambretta TV175 reliable? We analysed 5,242 real MOT tests across 826 vehicles to find out.
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The Lambretta TV175 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lambretta TV175.
Lambretta TV175 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lambretta TV175. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lambretta TV175 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lambretta TV175 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lambretta TV175 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lambretta TV175 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lambretta TV175 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lambretta TV175 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lambretta TV175 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lambretta TV175 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 89 | 88.8% | 108 | 868 | 16,273 |
| 2012 | 68 | 85.3% | 620 | 5,415 | 15,497 |
| 2011 | 94 | 89.4% | 106 | 938 | 10,709 |
| 2010 | 69 | 91.3% | 117 | 598 | 1,287 |
| 2009 | 113 | 95.6% | 174 | 1,714 | 11,940 |
| 2008 | 215 | 90.2% | 281 | 1,067 | 2,689 |
| 2007 | 257 | 91.1% | 311 | 1,433 | 6,728 |
| 2006 | 362 | 89.5% | 503 | 2,549 | 8,254 |
| 2005 | 429 | 90.9% | 683 | 2,458 | 14,168 |
| 2004 | 234 | 90.6% | 1,473 | 6,094 | 14,370 |
| 2003 | 185 | 92.4% | 467 | 3,056 | 12,310 |
| 2002 | 164 | 92.1% | 3,898 | 14,499 | 35,690 |
| 2001 | 203 | 91.6% | 2,436 | 11,938 | 22,214 |
| 2000 | 133 | 94.7% | 1,052 | 10,208 | 31,439 |
| 1999 | 135 | 90.4% | 850 | 3,784 | 13,296 |
| 1998 | 108 | 88.0% | 2,046 | 3,922 | 21,255 |
| 1997 | 71 | 85.9% | 1,362 | 13,617 | 26,636 |
| 1996 | 69 | 88.4% | 9,092 | 18,675 | 29,257 |
| 1993 | 51 | 76.5% | 6,654 | 11,801 | 18,520 |
| 1965 | 116 | 94.0% | 408 | 930 | 3,224 |
How Long Does a Lambretta TV175 Last?
Based on 826 Lambretta TV175 vehicles on UK roads.
Lambretta TV175 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lambretta TV175 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 TV175
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.6% MOT pass rate from 113 tests
76.5% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Lambretta TV175 is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.6% across 113 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lambretta TV175 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambretta TV175 THIS CAR | 90.8% | 5,242 | 3,326 mi | 67 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 |
| Mercedes-benz S 580 L AMG Ln Prem + Exec E A | 95.5% | 1,751 | 37,351 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lambretta GP200 (89.3% pass rate) and the Lambretta LI125 (88.9% pass rate), the Lambretta TV175 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Lambretta TV175 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 5,242 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 TV175 are roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (49 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (43), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (35). 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 TV175 owner drives around 184 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 TV175 models stay on UK roads for around 67 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.