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986 KTV

1961 Lambretta TV175

Cream Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

772 mi
Last recorded772 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 Lambretta TV1757,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration986 KTV
MakeLambretta
ModelTV175
Year1961
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 769 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 767 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 585 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 581 miles

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 581 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 581 miles

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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986 KTV is a 1961 Lambretta TV175 in Cream with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1961 Lambretta TV175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 7,128 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 986 KTV, 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 65 years old, this Lambretta TV175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 986 KTV registered?

986 KTV is a 1961 Lambretta TV175, first registered on 23 March 1961.

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The MOT history for 986 KTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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