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NDL 533M

1973 Lambretta Li

Red Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,951 mi
Last recorded3,951 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Lambretta Li3,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDL 533M
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 3,951 miles

slightly noisy exhaust

Pass 27 May 2017 3,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 3,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 3,851 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

headlamp beam image and aim slightly deminished

Pass 16 May 2012 3,851 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

headlamp beam image and aim slightly deminished

Pass 21 May 2011 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

Pass 22 May 2010 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

blue smokey exhaust emissions

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 May 2010 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

blue smokey exhaust emissions

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2009 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp image and output slightly deminished

Pass 3 May 2008 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp beam image slightly deminished

speedo not working

Pass 5 May 2007 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear wheels binding very slightly

Fail 5 May 2007 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear wheels binding very slightly

Pass 10 May 2006 3,851 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 May 2006 3,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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NDL 533M is a 1973 Lambretta Li in Red with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Lambretta Li models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 3,851 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 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 NDL 533M, 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 53 years old, this Lambretta Li is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NDL 533M registered?

NDL 533M is a 1973 Lambretta Li, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NDL 533M safe to buy?

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