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TVL 457W

1981 Puch Maxi

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Puch Maxi3,157 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVL 457W
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016
Pass 13 Jul 2015
Pass 11 Mar 2014
Fail 10 Mar 2014

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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TVL 457W is a 1981 Puch Maxi in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVL 457W, 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 TVL 457W?

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What year was TVL 457W registered?

TVL 457W is a 1981 Puch Maxi, first registered on 21 January 1981.

Is TVL 457W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVL 457W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVL 457W have outstanding finance?

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