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R799 AUX

1998 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,652 mi
Last recorded9,652 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 AUX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2008 9,652 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 9,652 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

front brake adjustment poor

front tyre pressure very low

front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 4 Apr 2007 7,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,563 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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R799 AUX is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 7,200 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 Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R799 AUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R799 AUX registered?

R799 AUX is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R799 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R799 AUX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R799 AUX have outstanding finance?

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