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W157 ACW

2000 Benelli 491

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,707 mi
Last recorded13,707 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Benelli 49111,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 ACW
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,707 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 13,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,833 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 11,833 miles

Centre Upper Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 10,670 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,903 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 8,903 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 7,439 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,144 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,447 miles

How Reliable is the Benelli 491?

Based on 1,447 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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W157 ACW is a 2000 Benelli 491 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 11,806 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 Benelli 491 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W157 ACW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Benelli 491 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W157 ACW registered?

W157 ACW is a 2000 Benelli 491, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W157 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 ACW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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