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SF08 PPO

2008 Dinli 801

Black Petrol 291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Dinli 8011,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 PPO
MakeDinli
Model801
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine291cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 1,864 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 1,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 618 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 989 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 974 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 974 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement ADJUSTED AND THEN CARRIED OUT BRAKE TEST USING PEDAL ALONE, RESULT 55% (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel HANDLEBAR CONTROL (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 799 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 799 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Dinli 801?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
120
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 23
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
reflector missing 9
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SF08 PPO is a 2008 Dinli 801 in Black with a 291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Dinli 801 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 1,296 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 Dinli 801 fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF08 PPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dinli 801 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dinli 801 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF08 PPO registered?

SF08 PPO is a 2008 Dinli 801, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is SF08 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF08 PPO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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