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NEL 33M

1973 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,086 mi
Last recorded1,086 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Piaggio Vespa12,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 33M
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 1,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn quite

Number plate undersize.

Fail 20 Aug 2016 1,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn quite

Number plate undersize.

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 501 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 487 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 27,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 13,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,691 miles

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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NEL 33M is a 1973 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,691 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 NEL 33M, 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 53 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEL 33M registered?

NEL 33M is a 1973 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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