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NX08 GWV

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,119 mi
Last recorded100,119 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 GWV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2026 100,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 100,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,119 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored/marked at n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

brakes just met efficiency requirements - may require adjustment or repair

welding repairs throughout vehicle

Fail 6 Dec 2023 100,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective wiring plug missing - not connected (8.2.1.1 (a))

Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u-bolts loose at o/s (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front chassis at subframe mount prescibed area holed and corroded - two places outer face of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s front chassis at subframe mount area - inner face and between subframe and chassis holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure clamp loose at seat base to vehicle (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored/marked at n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

brakes just met efficiency requirements - may require adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Oct 2023 100,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes from master though the floor to joints (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed and corroded top mounting and all the way down the inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under vehicle. Floor to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed to corroded top mounting and all the way down the inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under vehicle. Floor to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from load valve (lower pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Limited reserve hand brake travel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,120 miles

Hand brake requires firm application

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Suspension components corroded

o/s and n/s front and rearo/s shock absorbers damp

Fail 18 Oct 2022 100,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch above wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake requires firm application

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Suspension components corroded

o/s and n/s front and rearo/s shock absorbers damp

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,165 miles

Hand brake only just made limits

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion under car. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 98,161 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Oxo sensor wire cut (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing ,front corner and back corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing front corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion under car. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,522 miles

PARK BRAKE JUST MET EFFIENCY REQUIREMENTS WITH FIRM APPLICATION.REAR BRAKES MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Slight play in n/s front bearing

Weld repairs covered by underseal

age related corrosion to vehicle around both front inner wings/wheel inner arches

slight damp around fuel tank

Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,416 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides at front inner wing/rear of inner wheel arch area badly holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength directly behind o/s front wheel - subframe mount area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

PARK BRAKE JUST MET EFFIENCY REQUIREMENTS WITH FIRM APPLICATION.REAR BRAKES MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

age related corrosion to vehicle around both front inner wings/wheel inner arches

slight damp around fuel tank

Pass 16 May 2019 75,376 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 75,374 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 58,208 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s front worst (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch at rear of front wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch rear of front wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough front strut upper bearings tight/sticking in operation on both sides (2.1.1 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,486 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 34,486 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear service brakes poor on performance, both 27kg of effort

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,856 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,425 miles

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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NX08 GWV is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NX08 GWV, 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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NX08 GWV is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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