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S873 NNL

1998 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,911 mi
Last recorded4,911 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 NNL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 4,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 4,729 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 4,157 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 4,157 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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S873 NNL is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 7,200 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 Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S873 NNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S873 NNL registered?

S873 NNL is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S873 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 NNL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S873 NNL have outstanding finance?

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