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FRT 998T

1979 Puch Maxi

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,077 mi
Last recorded1,077 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Puch Maxi4,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRT 998T
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 1,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 1,009 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 1,009 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 856 miles

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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FRT 998T is a 1979 Puch Maxi in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 4,233 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 FRT 998T, 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 47 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRT 998T registered?

FRT 998T is a 1979 Puch Maxi, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is FRT 998T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRT 998T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRT 998T have outstanding finance?

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