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P678 WGO

1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,457 mi
Last recorded9,457 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET410,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 WGO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 9,457 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 18,609 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 18,485 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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P678 WGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 10,886 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 Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P678 WGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P678 WGO registered?

P678 WGO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P678 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P678 WGO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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