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EBW 311A

1979 James Captain

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 311A
MakeJames
ModelCaptain
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8 miles

How Reliable is the James Captain?

Based on 412 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
108
Miles/Year
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 3
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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EBW 311A is a 1979 James Captain in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a James Captain fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBW 311A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was EBW 311A registered?

EBW 311A is a 1979 James Captain, first registered on 23 October 1979.

Is EBW 311A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 311A shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBW 311A have outstanding finance?

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