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S416 MGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,138 mi
Last recorded14,138 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 MGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,138 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 9,871 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 9,871 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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S416 MGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 S416 MGC, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S416 MGC registered?

S416 MGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S416 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S416 MGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S416 MGC have outstanding finance?

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