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P230 RUL

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,566 mi
Last recorded9,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 RUL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 9,566 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and very slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 9,541 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 9,510 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 9,510 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 9,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 9,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,402 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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P230 RUL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 P230 RUL, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P230 RUL registered?

P230 RUL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P230 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 RUL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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