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T285 NMB

1999 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,139 mi
Last recorded5,139 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Zip6,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 NMB
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,139 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 5,139 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,716 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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T285 NMB is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 6,994 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 T285 NMB, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T285 NMB registered?

T285 NMB is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T285 NMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 NMB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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