MOT Status
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48,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyre side wall cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyre side wall cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gear change cable wires broken
offside rear light lens cracked
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
gear change cable wires broken
offside rear light lens cracked
How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape Van?
Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX51 RSV is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,928 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 Ape Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 RSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Ape Van typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DX51 RSV?
You can check the full history of DX51 RSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DX51 RSV registered?
DX51 RSV is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 5 October 2001.
Is DX51 RSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX51 RSV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DX51 RSV have outstanding finance?
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