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R908 JGC

1997 Piaggio Liberty

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,672 mi
Last recorded14,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 13,112 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,449 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 12,449 miles

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,958 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
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R908 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 9,531 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R908 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R908 JGC registered?

R908 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 26 October 1997.

Is R908 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 JGC 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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