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SJ08 GVY

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,424 mi
Last recorded62,424 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 GVY
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 62,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,845 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,534 miles

DRIVERS DOOR DROPPED WORN HINGE

Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

DRIVERS DOOR DROPPED WORN HINGE

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NOISE FROM STEERING BUSHES

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HINGE WORN (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RIDGID PIPES TO AND FROM LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 50,674 miles

Fuel tank leaking DAMP WITH FUEL AROUND FILLER NECK JOINT WITH TANK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NOISE FROM STEERING BUSHES

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HINGE WORN (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RIDGID PIPES TO AND FROM LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,076 miles

Cooling fan appears to be inop

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 46,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EXHAUST CRACKED BY SENSOR (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S SLOWER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Cooling fan appears to be inop

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES TO AND FROM LOAD SENSING VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,913 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,608 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 23,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,131 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 13,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 8,806 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 8,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 4,161 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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SJ08 GVY is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 34,394 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 Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ08 GVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Porter typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ08 GVY registered?

SJ08 GVY is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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