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FCA 302S

1978 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,738 mi
Last recorded11,738 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Piaggio Vespa16,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 302S
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 11,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,299 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 11,299 miles

Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 10,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,924 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 10,924 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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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FCA 302S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 16,523 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 FCA 302S, 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 48 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCA 302S registered?

FCA 302S is a 1978 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 1978.

Is FCA 302S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCA 302S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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