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P635 JRV

1996 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,370 mi
Last recorded9,370 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 JRV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 9,370 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 8,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 8,776 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,033 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 7,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,588 miles

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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P635 JRV is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 6,304 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 P635 JRV, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P635 JRV registered?

P635 JRV is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P635 JRV safe to buy?

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