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UAS 454

2003 Matchless G3L

Green Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,054 mi
Last recorded12,054 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAS 454
MakeMatchless
ModelG3L
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2012 12,054 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,054 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2009 12,053 miles

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 May 2009 12,053 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 12,048 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 22 May 2008 12,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,037 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 12,037 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Matchless G3L?

Based on 1,000 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
176
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 6
Horn not working 4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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UAS 454 is a 2003 Matchless G3L in Green with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Matchless G3L fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAS 454, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Matchless G3L typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 23 years old, this Matchless G3L is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UAS 454 registered?

UAS 454 is a 2003 Matchless G3L, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is UAS 454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAS 454 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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