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YJ03 HTY

2003 Chunlan Starway

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

2,748 mi
Last recorded2,748 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Chunlan Starway5,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 HTY
MakeChunlan
ModelStarway
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 2,748 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 2,732 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 2,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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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YJ03 HTY is a 2003 Chunlan Starway in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Chunlan Starway models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 5,322 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 YJ03 HTY, 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 23 years old, this Chunlan Starway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 HTY registered?

YJ03 HTY is a 2003 Chunlan Starway, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is YJ03 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 HTY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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