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W327 BOV

2000 Piaggio Ape

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,131 mi
Last recorded8,131 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Ape5,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 BOV
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 8,131 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 7,658 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

MOT,VT20,ONLY TO BE USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND NOT USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY.( VEHICLE NOT COVERED BY VT20 , MOT , FOR USE IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 7,658 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

MOT,VT20,ONLY TO BE USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND NOT USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY.( VEHICLE NOT COVERED BY VT20 , MOT , FOR USE IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2008 7,588 miles

Vehicle has been presented as daylight use only with lights permanently disconnected & masked.

Fail 27 May 2008 7,588 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,860 miles

MOT ,VT20, ONLY TO BE USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND NOT USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY.(VEHICLE NOT COVERED BY VT20,MOT FOR USE IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 5,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE NR 1MM LIMITS AND STARTING TO PERISH.

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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W327 BOV is a 2000 Piaggio Ape in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 5,860 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W327 BOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W327 BOV registered?

W327 BOV is a 2000 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W327 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W327 BOV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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