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RK08 JGU

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,066 mi
Last recorded162,066 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JGU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 162,066 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps getting deteriorated

brake pipes heavily undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed and heavily corroded in areas

Fail 30 Sep 2025 161,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps getting deteriorated

brake pipes heavily undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed and heavily corroded in areas

Pass 14 Oct 2024 141,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps getting deteriorated

brake pipes heavily undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed and heavily corroded in areas

Fail 10 Oct 2024 141,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps getting deteriorated

brake pipes heavily undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed and heavily corroded in areas

Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,718 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed

exhaust corroded

vehicles underbody undersealed and corroded in areas

Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,246 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

both front wheel bearings getting noisy

brake pipes heavily undersealed

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,067 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes heavily undersealed

exhaust getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes all covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 55,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes all covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,832 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,068 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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RK08 JGU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK08 JGU, 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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What year was RK08 JGU registered?

RK08 JGU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is RK08 JGU safe to buy?

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