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ECJ 839W

1980 Puch Unknown

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,676 mi
Last recorded7,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1980 Puch Unknown4,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECJ 839W
MakePuch
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 7,676 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 7,666 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls cracked to reach cords (4.1.2a(i))

How Reliable is the Puch Unknown?

Based on 645 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
137
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 4
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
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ECJ 839W is a 1980 Puch Unknown in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Puch Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 4,253 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 Puch Unknown fails its MOT is tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECJ 839W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Puch Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Puch Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECJ 839W registered?

ECJ 839W is a 1980 Puch Unknown, first registered on 18 September 1980.

Is ECJ 839W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECJ 839W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECJ 839W have outstanding finance?

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