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OEF 429W

1981 Lambretta Gp

Orange Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

10,540 mi
Last recorded10,540 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Lambretta Gp2,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 429W
MakeLambretta
ModelGp
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 10,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 10,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 10,398 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 10,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 9,840 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 9,840 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 9,019 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 9,019 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,519 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 2,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 5,640 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 5,640 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 4,808 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 4,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 3,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 3,136 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 1,877 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 1,877 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 745 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 2,194 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 2,194 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 33 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 15 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

How Reliable is the Lambretta Gp?

Based on 5,088 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
585
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 38
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 29
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 25
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OEF 429W is a 1981 Lambretta Gp in Orange with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1981 Lambretta Gp models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 2,170 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 Gp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEF 429W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Gp typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 45 years old, this Lambretta Gp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OEF 429W?

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What year was OEF 429W registered?

OEF 429W is a 1981 Lambretta Gp, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is OEF 429W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEF 429W shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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