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VCA 321W

1980 Lambretta Gp

Grey Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Lambretta Gp1,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCA 321W
MakeLambretta
ModelGp
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021
Pass 25 Jun 2019 1 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 16 miles

Heavily modified frame and engine

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Very little reserve travel on rear foot brake

Fail 18 Oct 2017 16 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Both rear Colton reel mount s lose (7.1.1.c)

Heavily modified frame and engine

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Very little reserve travel on rear foot brake

Pass 15 Aug 2015 4,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 2,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 50 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 5 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 5 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 5 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,215 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 1,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 1,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 355 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta Gp?

Based on 5,088 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
585
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 38
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 29
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 25
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VCA 321W is a 1980 Lambretta Gp in Grey with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1980 Lambretta Gp models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 1,092 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 Gp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCA 321W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Gp typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 46 years old, this Lambretta Gp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCA 321W registered?

VCA 321W is a 1980 Lambretta Gp, first registered on 7 August 1980.

Is VCA 321W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCA 321W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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