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HGV 449V

1979 Puch Maxi

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,070 mi
Last recorded6,070 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 Puch Maxi4,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGV 449V
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 6,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,030 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,412 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

lights weak/low output

Fail 4 Apr 2013 5,412 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

lights weak/low output

Pass 2 Apr 2012 4,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,585 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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HGV 449V is a 1979 Puch Maxi in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGV 449V, 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 HGV 449V registered?

HGV 449V is a 1979 Puch Maxi, first registered on 30 August 1979.

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The MOT history for HGV 449V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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