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TLJ 640R

1977 Piaggio Ape

Green Petrol 187cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,097 mi
Last recorded77,097 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 640R
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine187cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 77,097 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floors (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering mudguard insecure (9.2.2a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (9.2.5d)

Front suspension assembly component fouling (9.2.5f)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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TLJ 640R is a 1977 Piaggio Ape in Green with a 187cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLJ 640R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 49 years old, this Piaggio Ape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLJ 640R registered?

TLJ 640R is a 1977 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is TLJ 640R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLJ 640R shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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