MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
both lever travel. feels like both brakes could do with a clean and adjust.
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P421 DTA is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P421 DTA, 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 P421 DTA registered?
P421 DTA is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 April 1997.
Is P421 DTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P421 DTA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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