MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,670 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
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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?
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