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X38 RFV

2001 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,874 mi
Last recorded58,874 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Porter41,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 RFV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside door mirror is damaged

oil leak from fuel pump

Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

major oil leak from fuel pump

offside door mirror is damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,138 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,948 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 42,945 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front indicator bulbs are fading.

both front tyres are car tyres not van (commercial) tyres.

front registration plate is cracked.

nearside rear light unit is loose.

Fail 11 May 2006 37,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 37,491 miles

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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X38 RFV is a 2001 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X38 RFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X38 RFV registered?

X38 RFV is a 2001 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X38 RFV safe to buy?

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