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V749 FOT

2000 Italjet D180LC

Orange Petrol 179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,569 mi
Last recorded19,569 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Italjet D180LC13,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 FOT
MakeItaljet
ModelD180LC
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 19,569 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 19,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 18,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,125 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 May 2013 17,123 miles

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 17,072 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 15,812 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 11,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

FRONT RUBBER BOOT SPLIT AND IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Italjet D180LC?

Based on 1,974 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
579
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Headlamp aim too low 11
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V749 FOT is a 2000 Italjet D180LC in Orange with a 179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Italjet D180LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 13,896 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 Italjet D180LC fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V749 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet D180LC typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Italjet D180LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V749 FOT is a 2000 Italjet D180LC, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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