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W238 SCU

2000 Piaggio Nrg

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

10,279 mi
Last recorded10,279 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Nrg9,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 SCU
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,279 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 10,279 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake control lever incomplete

Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2007 10,279 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,078 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 10,076 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Fail 24 May 2006 10,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake lever broken

How Reliable is the Piaggio Nrg?

Based on 52,129 MOT tests across 11,607 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1,779
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,263
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,142
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W238 SCU is a 2000 Piaggio Nrg in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 9,462 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 Nrg fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 1,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W238 SCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Nrg typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W238 SCU registered?

W238 SCU is a 2000 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W238 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 SCU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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