MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50% of the headlamp not working
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
50% of the headlamp not working
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
number plate loose
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
number plate loose
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?
Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V353 HLE is a 1999 Aprilia Area 51 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1999 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 8,451 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 Aprilia Area 51 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V353 HLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Aprilia Area 51 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V353 HLE registered?
V353 HLE is a 1999 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 17 December 1999.
Is V353 HLE safe to buy?
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