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FJ08 VYR

2008 Piaggio Porter

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

30,933 mi
Last recorded30,933 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 VYR
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 30,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 30,764 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 30,656 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FRONT TO REAR & REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FIEL PIPE CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,385 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 30,356 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 30,345 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 30,315 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,232 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 30,232 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,231 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 30,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,728 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

vehicle converted to catering van unable to inspect rear floor area

Fail 5 Mar 2012 29,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 24,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VYR is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

FJ08 VYR is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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