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P848 VDG

1996 Piaggio Free

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,531 mi
Last recorded11,531 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Free10,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 VDG
MakePiaggio
ModelFree
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 11,531 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 11,528 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,527 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 11,527 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,867 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 10,652 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,129 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 10,129 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Free?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Direction indicator not working 7
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P848 VDG is a 1996 Piaggio Free in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Free models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 10,129 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 Free fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P848 VDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Free typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Free is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P848 VDG registered?

P848 VDG is a 1996 Piaggio Free, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P848 VDG safe to buy?

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