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V478 DCJ

1999 Derbi Predator

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,670 mi
Last recorded10,670 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Derbi Predator8,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 DCJ
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,670 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,385 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 9,356 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Derbi Predator?

Based on 1,647 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
suspension bush has excessive free play 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 32
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V478 DCJ is a 1999 Derbi Predator in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Derbi Predator models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 8,687 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 Derbi Predator fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V478 DCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Derbi Predator typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Derbi Predator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V478 DCJ registered?

V478 DCJ is a 1999 Derbi Predator, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V478 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V478 DCJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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