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J383 LTR

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,644 mi
Last recorded31,644 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ383 LTR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,644 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,644 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,823 miles

slight pulsing in all lights .

Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,633 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

headlamp beam pattern poor.

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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J383 LTR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 J383 LTR, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J383 LTR registered?

J383 LTR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is J383 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J383 LTR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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