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X389 CYB

2000 Piaggio Ape Van

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,343 mi
Last recorded4,343 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Ape Van2,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 CYB
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2023 4,343 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 3,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 3,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 3,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 3,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 2,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 2,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 1,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 1,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,800 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 11,800 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape Van?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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X389 CYB is a 2000 Piaggio Ape Van in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 2,546 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 Ape Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X389 CYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape Van typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X389 CYB is a 2000 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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