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Y148 XEC

1999 Chunlan Starway

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,541 mi
Last recorded22,541 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1999 Chunlan Starway4,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 XEC
MakeChunlan
ModelStarway
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,336 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 9,336 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

How Reliable is the Chunlan Starway?

Based on 334 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 5
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Y148 XEC is a 1999 Chunlan Starway in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Chunlan Starway models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 4,735 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 Chunlan Starway fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y148 XEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chunlan Starway typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Chunlan Starway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y148 XEC registered?

Y148 XEC is a 1999 Chunlan Starway, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is Y148 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 XEC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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