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BTL 428X

1981 Puch Maxi

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191 mi
Last recorded191 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Puch Maxi3,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 428X
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 191 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 9 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 5 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 1,938 miles

How Reliable is the Puch Maxi?

Based on 2,756 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
68
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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BTL 428X is a 1981 Puch Maxi in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 3,157 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 Puch Maxi fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTL 428X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Puch Maxi typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 45 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of BTL 428X?

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What year was BTL 428X registered?

BTL 428X is a 1981 Puch Maxi, first registered on 13 November 1981.

Is BTL 428X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTL 428X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BTL 428X have outstanding finance?

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