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WH08 APU

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,466 mi
Last recorded9,466 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH08 APU
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 9,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre steering union worn

Fail 13 Apr 2015 9,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre steering union worn

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,099 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 6,297 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 6,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 5,265 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 May 2012 5,265 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 3,858 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 3,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WH08 APU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 34,394 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 WH08 APU, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WH08 APU is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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