MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. Front shock completely seized up, no movement what so ever (2.3.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing, wrong colour (1.5.1b)
Front front tyre has fast puncture goes down within duration of MOT test
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam Dip beam not working (1.2.2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Seat lock inoperative requires repair
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T278 FGN is a 1999 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 T278 FGN, 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 T278 FGN registered?
T278 FGN is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 24 May 1999.
Is T278 FGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for T278 FGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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