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FPG 66V

1979 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102 mi
Last recorded102 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPG 66V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 102 miles

battery inscure

number plate deterioated

Fail 5 Jul 2008 102 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

battery inscure

number plate deterioated

Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,804 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

How Reliable is the BMW R80?

Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
561
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 313
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 114
Horn not working 95
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FPG 66V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 BMW R80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPG 66V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R80 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPG 66V?

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What year was FPG 66V registered?

FPG 66V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 20 November 1979.

Is FPG 66V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPG 66V 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.

Does FPG 66V have outstanding finance?

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