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179 XUK

2008 Lambretta LI125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,838 mi
Last recorded1,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Lambretta LI1251,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration179 XUK
MakeLambretta
ModelLI125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 1,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 1,833 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 1,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,642 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 1,642 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 1,634 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 1,634 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 785 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 785 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 3 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta LI125?

Based on 16,544 MOT tests across 2,750 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
2,750
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 114
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 103
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 84
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179 XUK is a 2008 Lambretta LI125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Lambretta LI125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 1,599 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 Lambretta LI125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 179 XUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta LI125 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 18 years old, this Lambretta LI125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 179 XUK registered?

179 XUK is a 2008 Lambretta LI125, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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