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SWE 45L

1973 Lambretta Li

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,240 mi
Last recorded2,240 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1973 Lambretta Li3,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 45L
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 2,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 1,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 1,703 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 1,698 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 1,215 miles

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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SWE 45L is a 1973 Lambretta Li in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Lambretta Li models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 3,851 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 SWE 45L, 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 53 years old, this Lambretta Li is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWE 45L?

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What year was SWE 45L registered?

SWE 45L is a 1973 Lambretta Li, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is SWE 45L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWE 45L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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