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P252 TDL

1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,098 mi
Last recorded6,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET48,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 TDL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,800 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,800 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2005 14,800 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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P252 TDL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 8,824 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 Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P252 TDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P252 TDL registered?

P252 TDL is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P252 TDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 TDL 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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