MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?
Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V231 HLC 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 76.9%.
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 V231 HLC, 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 V231 HLC registered?
V231 HLC is a 1999 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 16 November 1999.
Is V231 HLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V231 HLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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