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P24 ERC

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,998 mi
Last recorded8,998 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 ERC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 8,998 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 7,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 7,359 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,006 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 7,006 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,904 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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P24 ERC is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc 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 P24 ERC, 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 P24 ERC registered?

P24 ERC is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P24 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 ERC 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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