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XUX 142S

1978 Lambretta Gp

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,144 mi
Last recorded5,144 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Lambretta Gp6,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 142S
MakeLambretta
ModelGp
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 5,144 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 4,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 3,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 3,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 2,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 1,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 1,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,215 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 792 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 792 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 362 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 362 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 1 miles

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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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XUX 142S is a 1978 Lambretta Gp in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1978 Lambretta Gp models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 6,450 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 XUX 142S, 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 48 years old, this Lambretta Gp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUX 142S registered?

XUX 142S is a 1978 Lambretta Gp, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XUX 142S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 142S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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