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LJ08 NLA

2008 Aprilia Sport City

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,508 mi
Last recorded18,508 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Sport City13,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NLA
MakeAprilia
ModelSport City
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,508 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 18,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,433 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 18,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 18,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,155 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,153 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 18,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,216 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,280 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sport City?

Based on 3,810 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,239
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 60
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Headlamp aim too high 24
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LJ08 NLA is a 2008 Aprilia Sport City in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Sport City models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 13,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia Sport City fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 NLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sport City typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Aprilia Sport City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 NLA registered?

LJ08 NLA is a 2008 Aprilia Sport City, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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