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Y278 PSL

2000 Chunlan Starway

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,355 mi
Last recorded4,355 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 2000 Chunlan Starway4,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 PSL
MakeChunlan
ModelStarway
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2006 4,355 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 4,355 miles

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Chunlan Starway?

Based on 334 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 5
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Y278 PSL is a 2000 Chunlan Starway in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Chunlan Starway models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 4,030 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 Chunlan Starway fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 PSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y278 PSL registered?

Y278 PSL is a 2000 Chunlan Starway, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y278 PSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 PSL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y278 PSL have outstanding finance?

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