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S48 MGN

1998 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,524 mi
Last recorded31,524 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Vespa11,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 MGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 31,524 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,152 miles

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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S48 MGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S48 MGN, 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 S48 MGN registered?

S48 MGN is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S48 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 MGN shows 3 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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