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FJ08 MXC

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,874 mi
Last recorded45,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 MXC
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2017 45,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outside edge below mot standard (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,405 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,846 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,846 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 38,626 miles

Both rear tyres low

Exhaust poor

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Underside rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,626 miles

Both rear tyres low

Exhaust poor

Underside rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,349 miles

slight play in both front wheels

small chip in screen

steering arm fouling coolant pipe

exhaust rusty and end missing

horn poor

Fail 31 Mar 2011 18,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty and end missing

horn poor

slight play in both front wheels

small chip in screen

steering arm fouling coolant pipe

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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FJ08 MXC is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ08 MXC, 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 FJ08 MXC registered?

FJ08 MXC is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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