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N435 LAF

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,448 mi
Last recorded17,448 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 LAF
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,448 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 17,448 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 16,654 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera?

Based on 932 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Tyre tread not clearly visible 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 11
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N435 LAF is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 6,746 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 Sfera fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N435 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N435 LAF registered?

N435 LAF is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N435 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N435 LAF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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