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GX08 JVZ

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,578 mi
Last recorded1,578 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 JVZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,578 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2012 1,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2011 1,571 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 1,571 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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GX08 JVZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GX08 JVZ, 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 GX08 JVZ registered?

GX08 JVZ is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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