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Y553 NJN

2001 Piaggio Ape Van

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,424 mi
Last recorded1,424 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Ape Van2,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 NJN
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 1,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 1,415 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2018 1,355 miles

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 4 Aug 2016 1,354 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 1,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y553 NJN is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y553 NJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y553 NJN?

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What year was Y553 NJN registered?

Y553 NJN is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y553 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y553 NJN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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