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P29 DJM

1996 Piaggio Velofax

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,312 mi
Last recorded11,312 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Velofax7,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 DJM
MakePiaggio
ModelVelofax
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 11,310 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear lamp cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,727 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 9,264 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 4,066 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Velofax?

Based on 629 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
177
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 9
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
Throttle operating incorrectly 7
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P29 DJM is a 1996 Piaggio Velofax in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Velofax models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 7,770 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 Velofax fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P29 DJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P29 DJM registered?

P29 DJM is a 1996 Piaggio Velofax, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P29 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 DJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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