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LJ03 VTM

2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050)

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,459 mi
Last recorded13,459 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050)9,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VTM
MakeMbk
ModelNitro (Y050)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 13,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

steering turns a lot further to the left then the right hand side

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

steering turns a lot further to the left then the right hand side

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,050 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 10,678 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,826 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 6,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro (Y050)?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
1,699
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
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LJ03 VTM is a 2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050) in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050) models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 9,218 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 Mbk Nitro (Y050) fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 VTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Nitro (Y050) typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mbk Nitro (Y050) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ03 VTM registered?

LJ03 VTM is a 2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050), first registered on 1 June 2003.

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