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EA51 TAA

2008 Piaggio Porter

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,011 mi
Last recorded65,011 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 TAA
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,011 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,137 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 47,680 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,968 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,442 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,442 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,307 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,020 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,380 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 22,380 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,433 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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EA51 TAA is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 34,394 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 EA51 TAA, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA51 TAA is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is EA51 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 TAA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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