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GARELLI EUREKA1978 · 0.0L PETROL

VRL 496S

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1978 GARELLI EUREKA — PETROL, 49cc. This vehicle has unavailable miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 10/10/2020
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 11/02/2021
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1978
Engine
49cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness status of this vehicle is unverified due to a significant lapse in official testing. The last recorded MOT test occurred on 12 April 2019, where the vehicle passed with no defects noted. Because no tests have been performed for seven years, it is impossible to determine if the mechanical trend is stable or worsening. The vehicle currently sits outside the legal testing window, rendering it technically unfit for use on public roads. Data regarding mileage is entirely absent, preventing any assessment of usage patterns. Without a recorded mileage figure from the 2019 test or thereafter, there is no indication whether the vehicle has seen regular use or remained stationary for long periods. This lack of information often suggests the vehicle may have been used for collection or kept in storage, which carries specific risks regarding rubber degradation and fluid stagnation. A buyer must conduct a comprehensive physical inspection of the structural integrity and mechanical components before considering a purchase. Given the age of the 1978 model, primary attention should be paid to corrosion on the frame, fuel tank, and mounting points. The inspector should also manually check the condition of the brake lines, suspension bushes, and perished seals, as these are prone to failure after long periods of inactivity. Since the MOT history provides no recent data, the state of the engine and electrical system remains entirely unknown.

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65
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:34:31 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness status of this vehicle is unverified due to a significant lapse in official testing. The last recorded MOT test occurred on 12 April 2019, where the vehicle passed with no defects noted. Because no tests have been performed for seven years, it is impossible to determine if the mechanical trend is stable or worsening. The vehicle currently sits outside the legal testing window, rendering it technically unfit for use on public roads. Data regarding mileage is entirely absent, preventing any assessment of usage patterns. Without a recorded mileage figure from the 2019 test or thereafter, there is no indication whether the vehicle has seen regular use or remained stationary for long periods. This lack of information often suggests the vehicle may have been used for collection or kept in storage, which carries specific risks regarding rubber degradation and fluid stagnation. A buyer must conduct a comprehensive physical inspection of the structural integrity and mechanical components before considering a purchase. Given the age of the 1978 model, primary attention should be paid to corrosion on the frame, fuel tank, and mounting points. The inspector should also manually check the condition of the brake lines, suspension bushes, and perished seals, as these are prone to failure after long periods of inactivity. Since the MOT history provides no recent data, the state of the engine and electrical system remains entirely unknown.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Garelli Eureka (VRL 496S) from 1978 show a total of 1 MOT test between April 2019 and April 2019.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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