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VKT 543T

1979 Puch Maxi

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,638 mi
Last recorded2,638 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Puch Maxi4,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKT 543T
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 2,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 2,632 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 2,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 2,571 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 2,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 2,461 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 2,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 2,017 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 2,017 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 368 miles

How Reliable is the Puch Maxi?

Based on 2,756 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
68
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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VKT 543T is a 1979 Puch Maxi in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 4,233 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 Puch Maxi fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKT 543T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Puch Maxi typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKT 543T registered?

VKT 543T is a 1979 Puch Maxi, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is VKT 543T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKT 543T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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