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T257 LGP

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,936 mi
Last recorded38,936 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 LGP
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,936 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 38,936 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,279 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,703 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,832 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?

Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 555
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 249
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
suspension bush has excessive free play 232
Steering lock stop ineffective 187
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T257 LGP is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 8,040 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 Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 555 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T257 LGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T257 LGP registered?

T257 LGP is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T257 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 LGP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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