MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front both front shock absorber chrome stantions are corroded and pitted
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both front forks are seized solid (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both front shock absorber chrome stantions are corroded and pitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on centre line of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyre is cracked/ perished around tread and sidewalls
front brake effort is very low
How Reliable is the Tomos Unknown?
Based on 475 MOT tests across 276 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G278 SDB is a 1989 Tomos Unknown in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Tomos Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 2,797 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 Tomos Unknown fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G278 SDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Tomos Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Tomos Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G278 SDB registered?
G278 SDB is a 1989 Tomos Unknown, first registered on 15 November 1989.
Is G278 SDB safe to buy?
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