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SJ58 GMU

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,978 mi
Last recorded47,978 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 GMU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 47,978 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking in a few places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top mount sized and not turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam and dipped beam both faulty (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel rear service brake doesn't appear to be working. handbrake fine. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 47,253 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 47,243 miles

Windscreen washer not working Pump motor corroded / Broken away from pump body (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 47,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted Low effort on service brake (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,936 miles

exhaust system flanges deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both leaf springs worn

engine undertray fitted obscuring view of testable items

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 45,909 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure hinge lock (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across chassis from front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both leaf springs worn

engine undertray fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust system flanges deteriorated

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,132 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lower radiator clamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres well over half worn

Fail 9 Oct 2018 37,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres well over half worn

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,998 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 29,766 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play play in pin/bush (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear service brake low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,603 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear service brake deteriated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play detected in centre steering assembly

Fail 10 Sep 2015 26,603 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear service brake deteriated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play detected in centre steering assembly

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,206 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,200 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SJ58 GMU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ58 GMU, 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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SJ58 GMU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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