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T289 LAB

1999 Mbk Nitro

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,087 mi
Last recorded19,087 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mbk Nitro9,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 LAB
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 18,602 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,470 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 16,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 16,470 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,178 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 13,923 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,039 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 11,039 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,682 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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T289 LAB is a 1999 Mbk Nitro in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T289 LAB, 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 T289 LAB registered?

T289 LAB is a 1999 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T289 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 LAB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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