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788 GNY

1960 Lambretta TV175

Blue Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,440 mi
Last recorded43,440 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1960 Lambretta TV17513,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration788 GNY
MakeLambretta
ModelTV175
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,440 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 43,440 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear rear brake pedal will require adjustment shortly.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,517 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,517 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,936 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,720 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear hub nut ring missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,550 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 41,550 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,089 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,089 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,224 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,197 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 40,192 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,044 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 40,044 miles

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,931 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 39,931 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Lambretta TV175?

Based on 5,242 MOT tests across 826 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 28
Horn not working 22
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788 GNY is a 1960 Lambretta TV175 in Blue with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1960 Lambretta TV175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 13,124 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 TV175 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 788 GNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta TV175 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Lambretta TV175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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788 GNY is a 1960 Lambretta TV175, first registered on 19 May 1960.

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