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OPO 145M

1973 Puch Maxi

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,260 mi
Last recorded5,260 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Puch Maxi3,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Puch
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 145M
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 5,260 miles

Exhaust smoke excessive.

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

Kill switch/ button inoperative.

Fail 5 Jul 2014 5,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust smoke excessive.

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

Kill switch/ button inoperative.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,146 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 5,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 4,774 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 4,323 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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OPO 145M is a 1973 Puch Maxi in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPO 145M, 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 OPO 145M registered?

OPO 145M is a 1973 Puch Maxi, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is OPO 145M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPO 145M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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