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OLJ 313W

1981 Puch Maxi

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,620 mi
Last recorded6,620 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1981 Puch Maxi3,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 313W
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2009 6,620 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,759 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 5,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 4,817 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 4,817 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 4,032 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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OLJ 313W is a 1981 Puch Maxi in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OLJ 313W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OLJ 313W?

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What year was OLJ 313W registered?

OLJ 313W is a 1981 Puch Maxi, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is OLJ 313W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLJ 313W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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