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850 XUE

1959 Lambretta TV175

Cream Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,289 mi
Last recorded2,289 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1959 Lambretta TV1752,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 XUE
MakeLambretta
ModelTV175
Year1959
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 2,289 miles

front brake stiff

front shok rubers pershing

slight play in rear wheelbearing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 2,289 miles

signs of perising front shoks rubbers

slight craking perishing front and rear tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,284 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,888 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 317 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 294 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake slightly sticky

front brake travel long

horn poor

rear brake travel long

Pass 11 Aug 2007 1 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta TV175?

Based on 5,242 MOT tests across 826 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 28
Horn not working 22
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850 XUE is a 1959 Lambretta TV175 in Cream with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Lambretta TV175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 2,361 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 TV175 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 850 XUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta TV175 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this Lambretta TV175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 850 XUE registered?

850 XUE is a 1959 Lambretta TV175, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is 850 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 XUE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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