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MC53 LXF

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,037 mi
Last recorded10,037 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LXF
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,037 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 10,037 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2011 15,350 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Feb 2011 15,350 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,469 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,462 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Nrg?

Based on 52,129 MOT tests across 11,607 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1,779
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,263
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,142
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MC53 LXF is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 13,038 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 Nrg fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 1,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC53 LXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Nrg typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MC53 LXF registered?

MC53 LXF is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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