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BU51 OFR

2001 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,150 mi
Last recorded79,150 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Porter41,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OFR
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,063 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on engine ()

cracks in tread on nearside front tyre

edge wear on front tyres

Fail 27 Sep 2016 67,110 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LSV to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on engine ()

cracks in tread on nearside front tyre

edge wear on front tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,410 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,139 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 56,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,287 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,023 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 41,023 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,820 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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BU51 OFR is a 2001 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 41,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 OFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BU51 OFR is a 2001 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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