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EFE 359T

1978 Lambretta Scooter

Blue Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,807 mi
Last recorded34,807 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFE 359T
MakeLambretta
ModelScooter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 34,807 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 34,807 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 3,480 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 3,477 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 3,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 2,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 2,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 2,185 miles

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

lower front brake outercable not sitting correctly in housing

Pass 2 Jun 2007 2,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 1,975 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta Scooter?

Based on 1,088 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
224
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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EFE 359T is a 1978 Lambretta Scooter in Blue with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Lambretta Scooter fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFE 359T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Scooter typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Lambretta Scooter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFE 359T registered?

EFE 359T is a 1978 Lambretta Scooter, first registered on 26 October 1978.

Is EFE 359T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFE 359T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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