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Y249 UOM

2001 Piaggio Ape Van

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,262 mi
Last recorded1,262 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Ape Van2,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 UOM
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 1,262 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 1,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape Van?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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Y249 UOM is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,928 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y249 UOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape Van typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y249 UOM registered?

Y249 UOM is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y249 UOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 UOM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y249 UOM have outstanding finance?

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