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T221 DGT

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,422 mi
Last recorded21,422 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 DGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,151 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 14,146 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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T221 DGT is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T221 DGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T221 DGT registered?

T221 DGT is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T221 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T221 DGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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