MOT Status
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
under side as age related corrosion
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of the vehicle slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf/osf strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion on underside
noise from rear axle
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion on underside
noise from rear axle
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion on underside
noise from rear axle
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Chassis excessively corroded by engine mounting but not affecting braking or steering
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)
Offside and nearside chassis corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside and out (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Chassis excessively corroded by engine mounting but not affecting braking or steering
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside vehicle (2.4.A.3)
Offside and nearside chassis corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
auxillary belt looks loose
front wipers starting to smear
rear fuel pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
auxillary belt looks loose
front wipers starting to smear
rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?
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SJ08 GVZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?
SJ08 GVZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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