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LJ57 VRG

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,987 mi
Last recorded42,987 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VRG
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 42,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 42,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,979 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop-shaft diff oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2021 42,950 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop-shaft diff oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,623 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cover cracked,but no white light showing. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 42,599 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription missing number plate broken. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper is broken and has sharp edge,s. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear LAMP LENS BROKEN. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,395 miles

Offside Front Lower brake pedal rubber wearing thin.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 42,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear crack in outer lens. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower brake pedal rubber wearing thin.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,038 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 42,038 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,995 miles

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

brake pedal pad anti-slip slightly worn

o/s/r lamp damage (tape repair)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 36,979 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pedal pad anti-slip slightly worn

o/s/r lamp damage (tape repair)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,792 miles

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

o/s/r lamp len damage

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jan 2014 32,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r lamp len damage

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,495 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,810 miles

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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LJ57 VRG is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ57 VRG, 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 LJ57 VRG registered?

LJ57 VRG is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ57 VRG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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