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VBY 258E

2003 Lambretta SX200

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,446 mi
Last recorded28,446 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lambretta SX2004,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 258E
MakeLambretta
ModelSX200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2016 28,446 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on HEADLIGHT,REAR LIGHT BRAKE LIGHT HORN ALL NOT WORKING (1.1.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,957 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 26,957 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,787 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 26,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,784 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta SX200?

Based on 6,685 MOT tests across 934 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
934
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 22
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VBY 258E is a 2003 Lambretta SX200 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Lambretta SX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 4,369 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 Lambretta SX200 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 258E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta SX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 23 years old, this Lambretta SX200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 258E registered?

VBY 258E is a 2003 Lambretta SX200, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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