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P188 CAL

1996 Italjet Formula

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,902 mi
Last recorded19,902 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Italjet Formula3,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 CAL
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,902 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 19,880 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

OS/ Switchgear insecure.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,410 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 16,402 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Italjet Formula?

Based on 3,402 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
reflector on motorcycle missing 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 59
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P188 CAL is a 1996 Italjet Formula in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Italjet Formula models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 3,328 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 Italjet Formula fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P188 CAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet Formula typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Italjet Formula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P188 CAL registered?

P188 CAL is a 1996 Italjet Formula, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P188 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 CAL 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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