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A458 VMW

1983 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,867 mi
Last recorded10,867 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Vespa14,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA458 VMW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 10,867 miles

mark in rear tyre side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2013 10,867 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

mark in rear tyre side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,854 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 10,854 miles

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,764 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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A458 VMW is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 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 Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A458 VMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 43 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A458 VMW?

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What year was A458 VMW registered?

A458 VMW is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A458 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A458 VMW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A458 VMW have outstanding finance?

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