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FAX 283K

1971 Puch Maxi

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Puch Maxi6,177 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 283K
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

rear brake performance on limit

Pass 5 Nov 2005 1,586 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 4,586 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

How Reliable is the Puch Maxi?

Based on 2,756 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
68
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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FAX 283K is a 1971 Puch Maxi in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 6,177 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 Maxi fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAX 283K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Puch Maxi typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAX 283K registered?

FAX 283K is a 1971 Puch Maxi, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FAX 283K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 283K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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