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RD05 TAM

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,102 mi
Last recorded38,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD05 TAM
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 38,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear springs corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 30,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded/minor leak of gasses

Front and rear springs corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,069 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear springs corroded

Track rod ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2024 24,956 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear springs corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2023 23,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked by fixing point (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking badly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 20,666 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked close to fixing point (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath the vehicle including suspension parts and rear inner sills

Fail 5 Jul 2022 20,666 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked close to fixing point (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath the vehicle including suspension parts and rear inner sills

Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 16,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively by brake balance valve at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 14,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 12,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2018 12,484 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2017 12,436 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2017 12,436 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,289 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and deteriorated

All tyres perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 12,289 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured Wiper blades (6.3.1d)

All tyres perished

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 10,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 8,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,891 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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RD05 TAM is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 34,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RD05 TAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Porter typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RD05 TAM is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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