MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,128 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
rear number plate cracked
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
rear number plate cracked
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S151 MGA is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 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 Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S151 MGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S151 MGA registered?
S151 MGA is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 November 1998.
Is S151 MGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S151 MGA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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