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T159 WGJ

1999 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,199 mi
Last recorded18,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Piaggio ET29,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 WGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,199 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 18,199 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 4,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 2,141 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 2,135 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2007 1,852 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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T159 WGJ is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 9,757 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 ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T159 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T159 WGJ registered?

T159 WGJ is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T159 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T159 WGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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