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Y431 HEU

2001 Piaggio Ape Van

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,577 mi
Last recorded2,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Ape Van2,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 HEU
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 2,577 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 2,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 1,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 1,707 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 1,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 1,690 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 1,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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Y431 HEU is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y431 HEU, 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 Y431 HEU registered?

Y431 HEU is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y431 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 HEU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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