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P385 TAT

1997 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

9,916 mi
Last recorded9,916 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Zip7,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 TAT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 7,350 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,306 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,306 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 7,306 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 7,306 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 7,306 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,247 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 7,247 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,464 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 5,464 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 May 2007 5,464 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 5,464 miles

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 5,464 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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P385 TAT is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 7,328 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 Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P385 TAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P385 TAT registered?

P385 TAT is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P385 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 TAT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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