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S218 FGP

1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,713 mi
Last recorded24,713 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET412,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 FGP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,713 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 24,713 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 19,820 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 14,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,191 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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S218 FGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,054 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S218 FGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S218 FGP registered?

S218 FGP is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S218 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 FGP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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