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D378 MFC

1986 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,094 mi
Last recorded14,094 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 MFC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 14,094 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 12,636 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 12,626 miles

Lower Forks insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 11,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 8,789 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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D378 MFC is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 14,444 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 D378 MFC, 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 40 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D378 MFC registered?

D378 MFC is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D378 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D378 MFC 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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