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R396 WRV

1998 Piaggio Free

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 WRV
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2010 18,012 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,200 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 12,036 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,420 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 9,420 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R396 WRV is a 1998 Piaggio Free in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R396 WRV, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R396 WRV registered?

R396 WRV is a 1998 Piaggio Free, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R396 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 WRV shows 6 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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