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LJ58 LBE

2008 Piaggio Porter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,644 mi
Last recorded41,644 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LBE
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 41,644 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER FRONT INNER

Pass 10 May 2024 41,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 40,438 miles

Central Front Steering linkage play both sides

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 40,438 miles

Central Front Steering linkage play both sides

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 33,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

steering pivot point slight play in bush

Fail 12 May 2021 33,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

steering pivot point slight play in bush

Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,043 miles

Front Steering has play in inner linkage pivot

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 29,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Steering has play in inner linkage pivot

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 27,814 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 20,761 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play in the middle of truck, join to both rack arms

Pass 12 Jan 2018 13,530 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play in the middle of car, join to both rack arms (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 13,530 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play in the middle of car, join to both rack arms (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 10,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 10,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Low

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2015 7,965 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 6,927 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 5,909 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 4,508 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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LJ58 LBE is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJ58 LBE, 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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LJ58 LBE is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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