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LJ05 LZN

2005 Piaggio Porter

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,648 mi
Last recorded31,648 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Porter31,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LZN
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 25,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,798 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2012 23,797 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front pads getting low

noise coming from rear axle

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear compensator value part seized

rear wiper worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,571 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,920 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 19,915 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock bushes and leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 17,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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LJ05 LZN is a 2005 Piaggio Porter in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 31,872 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 Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 LZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Porter typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 LZN registered?

LJ05 LZN is a 2005 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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