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P238 TAM

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,237 mi
Last recorded11,237 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 TAM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2021 11,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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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P238 TAM is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P238 TAM, 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 P238 TAM registered?

P238 TAM is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P238 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 TAM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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