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VCA 468

1993 Lambretta TV175

Cream Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,955 mi
Last recorded11,955 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Lambretta TV17511,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCA 468
MakeLambretta
ModelTV175
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 11,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 11,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 11,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 11,885 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 11,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,858 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,801 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,801 miles

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,786 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 11,786 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 11,720 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 11,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,550 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 11,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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VCA 468 is a 1993 Lambretta TV175 in Cream with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Lambretta TV175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 11,801 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 VCA 468, 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 33 years old, this Lambretta TV175 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VCA 468 registered?

VCA 468 is a 1993 Lambretta TV175, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is VCA 468 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCA 468 shows 21 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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