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829 BUE

1960 Bsa C15

Maroon Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,839 mi
Last recorded4,839 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1960 Bsa C1515,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration829 BUE
MakeBsa
ModelC15
Year1960
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2007 4,839 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 4,839 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 3,008 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

brake light switch wiring in poor condition

How Reliable is the Bsa C15?

Based on 6,096 MOT tests across 1,398 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
101
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,398
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Horn not working 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 21
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829 BUE is a 1960 Bsa C15 in Maroon with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Bsa C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,721 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 Bsa C15 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 829 BUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Bsa C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 829 BUE registered?

829 BUE is a 1960 Bsa C15, first registered on 9 December 1960.

Is 829 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 829 BUE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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