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LAM 143P

1976 Suzuki TS185

Orange Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,575 mi
Last recorded28,575 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Suzuki TS18511,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 143P
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,575 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,555 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,555 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,505 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,505 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,304 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre side walls are cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,213 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 28,213 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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LAM 143P is a 1976 Suzuki TS185 in Orange with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 11,219 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 Suzuki TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAM 143P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAM 143P registered?

LAM 143P is a 1976 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 18 February 1976.

Is LAM 143P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAM 143P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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