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P944 SUV

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,323 mi
Last recorded27,323 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 SUV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,323 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,445 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 25,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,428 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 14,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 5,728 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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P944 SUV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 P944 SUV, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P944 SUV registered?

P944 SUV is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P944 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P944 SUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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