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SV03 DPN

2003 Taishan Sport

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

2,499 mi
Last recorded2,499 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 2003 Taishan Sport2,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 DPN
MakeTaishan
ModelSport
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 2,499 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 2,499 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 2,499 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Taishan Sport?

Based on 289 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
237
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim too high 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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SV03 DPN is a 2003 Taishan Sport in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Taishan Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 2,858 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 Taishan Sport fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV03 DPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Taishan Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV03 DPN registered?

SV03 DPN is a 2003 Taishan Sport, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is SV03 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 DPN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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