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UYJ 956

1962 Lambretta TV175

Silver Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,588 mi
Last recorded1,588 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1962 Lambretta TV1751,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYJ 956
MakeLambretta
ModelTV175
Year1962
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 1,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 1,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 1,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 1,529 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 1,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 1,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 1,236 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 12,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 12,112 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 138 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta TV175?

Based on 5,242 MOT tests across 826 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 28
Horn not working 22
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UYJ 956 is a 1962 Lambretta TV175 in Silver with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1962 Lambretta TV175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 1,578 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 Lambretta TV175 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYJ 956, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta TV175 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 64 years old, this Lambretta TV175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYJ 956 registered?

UYJ 956 is a 1962 Lambretta TV175, first registered on 27 March 1962.

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The MOT history for UYJ 956 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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