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PFO 179

1962 Royal Enfield Bullet

Red Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,756 mi
Last recorded37,756 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1962 Royal Enfield Bullet33,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFO 179
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,588 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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PFO 179 is a 1962 Royal Enfield Bullet in Red with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 33,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PFO 179, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 64 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PFO 179?

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What year was PFO 179 registered?

PFO 179 is a 1962 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 28 May 1962.

Is PFO 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFO 179 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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