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N226 PHV

1996 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,795 mi
Last recorded13,795 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Skipper9,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 PHV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 13,795 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 May 2009 13,795 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 13,314 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 May 2008 13,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2007 11,547 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 May 2007 11,547 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,830 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?

Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 555
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 249
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
suspension bush has excessive free play 232
Steering lock stop ineffective 187
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N226 PHV is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 9,775 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 Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 555 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N226 PHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N226 PHV registered?

N226 PHV is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N226 PHV safe to buy?

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