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HLR 427N

1975 Lambretta Li

Brown Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,910 mi
Last recorded7,910 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLR 427N
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 7,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 7,687 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 7,687 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 7,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 7,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 7,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 7,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 7,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 6,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 6,830 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 4,417 miles

lights taped up for daylight use only

How Reliable is the Lambretta Li?

Based on 9,743 MOT tests across 1,384 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 86
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 75
Horn not working 61
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 59
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HLR 427N is a 1975 Lambretta Li in Brown with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Lambretta Li fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLR 427N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Li typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 51 years old, this Lambretta Li is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLR 427N?

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What year was HLR 427N registered?

HLR 427N is a 1975 Lambretta Li, first registered on 31 January 1975.

Is HLR 427N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLR 427N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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