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V38 DSW

2000 Aprilia Area 51

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,483 mi
Last recorded8,483 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Aprilia Area 518,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 DSW
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,785 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 7,785 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 7,542 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 7,542 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,805 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 6,805 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 May 2007 5,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 4,405 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 20
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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V38 DSW is a 2000 Aprilia Area 51 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 8,756 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 V38 DSW, 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 26 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 V38 DSW registered?

V38 DSW is a 2000 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V38 DSW safe to buy?

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