MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P848 VDG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P848 VDG have outstanding finance?
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