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S217 SCV

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,496 mi
Last recorded18,496 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 SCV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 18,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,496 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 18,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 18,496 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 18,496 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?

Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 555
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 249
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
suspension bush has excessive free play 232
Steering lock stop ineffective 187
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S217 SCV is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 8,040 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 Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 555 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S217 SCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S217 SCV registered?

S217 SCV is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S217 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 SCV 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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