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MX08 YSC

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Lpg 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,054 mi
Last recorded63,054 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 YSC
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres ON LIMIT

exhaust silencer corroded

fuel tank repaired with fibreglass

gearbox casing broken

Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,503 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

gearbox casing broken

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in steering idler arm

fuel tank repaired

Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak from n/s rear hub

Slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,168 miles

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

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

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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MX08 YSC is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 34,394 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 MX08 YSC, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX08 YSC is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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