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R179 NGN

1998 Piaggio T5

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,867 mi
Last recorded12,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 NGN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 12,867 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 12,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 12,414 miles

registration plate background slightly small

Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,683 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2016 11,683 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 9,908 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

tyre pressures low ?

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?

Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
337
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 248
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Direction indicator not working 187
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 175
Direction indicators not working 149
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R179 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,746 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 T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 NGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R179 NGN registered?

R179 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R179 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 NGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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