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S979 XNP

1999 Mbk Nitro

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179 mi
Last recorded179 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mbk Nitro9,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 XNP
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 179 miles

Front Brake locking device missing brake pad pin (3.2.A1e)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play borderline (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 22 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 11 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Lower Front suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 18,604 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,856 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 16,844 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

rear disc slightly pitted

rear tyre worn to1mm

steering alignment slightly out

Pass 13 May 2009 12,577 miles

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro?

Based on 4,190 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 154
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 134
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S979 XNP is a 1999 Mbk Nitro in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 9,682 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 Mbk Nitro fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S979 XNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mbk Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S979 XNP registered?

S979 XNP is a 1999 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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