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PTU 228C

2005 Lambretta TV175

Cream Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

554 mi
Last recorded554 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Lambretta TV1752,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 228C
MakeLambretta
ModelTV175
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 498 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 498 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 63 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 63 miles

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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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PTU 228C is a 2005 Lambretta TV175 in Cream with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Lambretta TV175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 2,458 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 PTU 228C, 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 21 years old, this Lambretta TV175 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PTU 228C registered?

PTU 228C is a 2005 Lambretta TV175, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is PTU 228C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 228C shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PTU 228C have outstanding finance?

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