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NK08 BHX

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,132 mi
Last recorded40,132 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 BHX
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 40,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,691 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 30,691 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,461 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 27,461 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 27,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,108 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 27,108 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 26,732 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 26,730 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 25,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,591 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 25,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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NK08 BHX is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NK08 BHX, 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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NK08 BHX is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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