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ADE 146J

1971 Bsa A65L

Orange Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,059 mi
Last recorded8,059 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Bsa A65L7,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 146J
MakeBsa
ModelA65L
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 7,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 7 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,831 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A65L?

Based on 623 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand 1
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ADE 146J is a 1971 Bsa A65L in Orange with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Bsa A65L models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 7,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa A65L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADE 146J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A65L typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Bsa A65L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADE 146J?

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What year was ADE 146J registered?

ADE 146J is a 1971 Bsa A65L, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is ADE 146J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADE 146J shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADE 146J have outstanding finance?

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