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R258 TJH

1998 Piaggio Liberty

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,024 mi
Last recorded13,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 TJH
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,024 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 13,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,024 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,024 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 13,022 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Apr 2006 1,299 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
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R258 TJH is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 7,601 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 TJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R258 TJH registered?

R258 TJH is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R258 TJH safe to buy?

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