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FRN 188M

1974 Puch Maxi

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,108 mi
Last recorded10,108 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Puch Maxi6,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 188M
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 10,108 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 10,108 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,108 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 20 Aug 2013 10,108 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,107 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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FRN 188M is a 1974 Puch Maxi in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 6,183 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 FRN 188M, 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 52 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRN 188M?

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What year was FRN 188M registered?

FRN 188M is a 1974 Puch Maxi, first registered on 13 March 1974.

Is FRN 188M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRN 188M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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