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PBE 480S

1978 Lambretta GP150

Turquoise Petrol 148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

474 mi
Last recorded474 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Lambretta GP1501,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBE 480S
MakeLambretta
ModelGP150
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 15,464 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,855 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 14,687 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,687 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 14,626 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 14,626 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 14,597 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 14,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 14,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 14,473 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP150?

Based on 12,975 MOT tests across 1,751 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 106
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 93
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Headlamp aim too high 73
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PBE 480S is a 1978 Lambretta GP150 in Turquoise with a 148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Lambretta GP150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 1,761 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 GP150 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBE 480S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP150 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Lambretta GP150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PBE 480S registered?

PBE 480S is a 1978 Lambretta GP150, first registered on 13 February 1978.

Is PBE 480S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBE 480S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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