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PRX 798B

2003 Lambretta TV175

White Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,508 mi
Last recorded4,508 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Lambretta TV1753,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 798B
MakeLambretta
ModelTV175
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 4,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 4,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has been modified

rear brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jul 2013 4,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 4,263 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 2,287 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 2,287 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 1,382 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 1,382 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 1,375 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 461 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 461 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

lower front shocks damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 382 miles

front brake pads loose in caliper

front stop switch illuminating lighting circuit

Pass 24 Aug 2005 292 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta TV175?

Based on 5,242 MOT tests across 826 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 28
Horn not working 22
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PRX 798B is a 2003 Lambretta TV175 in White with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Lambretta TV175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 3,056 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 TV175 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PRX 798B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta TV175 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 23 years old, this Lambretta TV175 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PRX 798B is a 2003 Lambretta TV175, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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