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DBL 36J

1998 Bsa Bantam

Blue Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,350 mi
Last recorded13,350 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Bsa Bantam19,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 36J
MakeBsa
ModelBantam
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 13,350 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 13,350 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 13,253 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 13,067 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,067 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Bsa Bantam?

Based on 7,723 MOT tests across 2,149 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
75
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
2,149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 51
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 40
Horn not working 34
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DBL 36J is a 1998 Bsa Bantam in Blue with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Bsa Bantam models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 19,549 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 Bantam fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBL 36J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa Bantam typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 28 years old, this Bsa Bantam is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBL 36J registered?

DBL 36J is a 1998 Bsa Bantam, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is DBL 36J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBL 36J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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