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WA51 VRX

2001 Piaggio Porter

Blue Diesel 1371cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,030 mi
Last recorded55,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Porter41,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VRX
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,371cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,030 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 55,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,443 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,392 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 54,392 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 54,385 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 54,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 45,364 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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WA51 VRX is a 2001 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,371cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 41,082 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 Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA51 VRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Porter typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 VRX registered?

WA51 VRX is a 2001 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is WA51 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 VRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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