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A479 LEA

1984 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,192 mi
Last recorded5,192 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Piaggio Vespa13,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA479 LEA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2024 5,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 5,103 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 4,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 4,819 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 4,625 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 4,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 16,147 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 15,760 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 15,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 14,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,396 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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A479 LEA is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A479 LEA, 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 42 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A479 LEA registered?

A479 LEA is a 1984 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A479 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A479 LEA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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