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RFC 610W

1981 Lambretta Li

Blue Petrol 148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

4,661 mi
Last recorded4,661 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Lambretta Li2,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 610W
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine148cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 4,661 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 4,661 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 4,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

oil leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2015 4,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

oil leaking

Pass 27 May 2014 4,661 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 2,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 2,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 2,178 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 1,889 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 1,887 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 1,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 1,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 1,225 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 10 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 5 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Lambretta Li?

Based on 9,743 MOT tests across 1,384 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 86
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 75
Horn not working 61
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 59
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RFC 610W is a 1981 Lambretta Li in Blue with a 148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1981 Lambretta Li models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 2,527 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 Li fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFC 610W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Li typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 45 years old, this Lambretta Li is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RFC 610W registered?

RFC 610W is a 1981 Lambretta Li, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RFC 610W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 610W shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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