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EU08 GLF

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,240 mi
Last recorded76,240 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GLF
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,240 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,700 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 75,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,070 miles

noisy rear differential

slight play in front steering linkages

Fail 30 Jan 2024 75,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

noisy rear differential

slight play in front steering linkages

Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded on ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,055 miles

Both rear lenses cracked

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

Fuel tank corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 69,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear lenses cracked

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

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,833 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,560 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 58,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 52,806 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,215 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,199 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 21,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 15,794 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 9,495 miles

chip to screen

slight play to steering idler arm

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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EU08 GLF is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EU08 GLF, 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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What year was EU08 GLF registered?

EU08 GLF is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for EU08 GLF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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