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MCY 240M

1973 Puch Maxi

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,528 mi
Last recorded4,528 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Puch Maxi3,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 240M
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 4,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 4,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 2,223 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 8,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,072 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 6,455 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 6,418 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,867 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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MCY 240M is a 1973 Puch Maxi in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 3,898 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 MCY 240M, 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 53 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 240M registered?

MCY 240M is a 1973 Puch Maxi, first registered on 20 December 1973.

Is MCY 240M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 240M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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