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YJ03 HXS

2003 Chunlan Starway

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,977 mi
Last recorded1,977 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Chunlan Starway5,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 HXS
MakeChunlan
ModelStarway
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 1,977 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 1,966 miles

Steering linkage component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 1,123 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 554 miles

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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YJ03 HXS is a 2003 Chunlan Starway in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Chunlan Starway models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 5,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ03 HXS, 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 23 years old, this Chunlan Starway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 HXS registered?

YJ03 HXS is a 2003 Chunlan Starway, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is YJ03 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 HXS 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.

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