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C318 NUY

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,675 mi
Last recorded15,675 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 NUY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 15,675 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,675 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 6,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 5,837 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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C318 NUY is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,651 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 C318 NUY, 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 41 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C318 NUY?

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What year was C318 NUY registered?

C318 NUY is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 1985.

Is C318 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 NUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C318 NUY have outstanding finance?

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