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VRU 244J

1971 Lambretta GP150

White Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,987 mi
Last recorded16,987 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Lambretta GP1505,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 244J
MakeLambretta
ModelGP150
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,987 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 16,917 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 16,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,626 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 15,626 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,276 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2010 15,138 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 15,118 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 14,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,811 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP150?

Based on 12,975 MOT tests across 1,751 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 106
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 93
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Headlamp aim too high 73
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VRU 244J is a 1971 Lambretta GP150 in White with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Lambretta GP150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 5,840 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 GP150 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRU 244J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP150 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Lambretta GP150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRU 244J registered?

VRU 244J is a 1971 Lambretta GP150, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is VRU 244J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 244J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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