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P279 LAN

1997 Piaggio Free

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,728 mi
Last recorded11,728 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Free10,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 LAN
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,728 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Centre stand is loose when in the up position and is likely to catch the ground when riding.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 11,726 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Centre stand is loose when in the up position and is likely to catch the ground when riding.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,276 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,000 miles

There is no lock stops fitted to this machine, May cause fowling to front wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2007 10,000 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Free?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Direction indicator not working 7
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P279 LAN is a 1997 Piaggio Free in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Free models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 10,321 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 Free fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P279 LAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Free typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P279 LAN registered?

P279 LAN is a 1997 Piaggio Free, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P279 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 LAN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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