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WA05 HGE

2005 Taishan Commuter

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,506 mi
Last recorded1,506 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 2005 Taishan Commuter2,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 HGE
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 1,506 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 1,483 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2008 902 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 902 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Taishan Commuter?

Based on 445 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 24
Headlamp aim too low 17
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 15
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WA05 HGE is a 2005 Taishan Commuter in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Taishan Commuter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 2,046 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 Taishan Commuter fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA05 HGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Commuter typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Taishan Commuter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA05 HGE registered?

WA05 HGE is a 2005 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WA05 HGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 HGE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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