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Y389 ACV

2001 Piaggio Porter

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Porter41,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 ACV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,134 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 61,303 miles

Oil leak

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

engine coolant leak

Fail 24 May 2010 61,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

engine coolant leak

Fail 4 Apr 2008 61,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

WRONGE OIL FILLER CAP FITTED (BAD OIL LEAK )

engine mount on offside delaminating

front number plate cracked and loose

no rear bumper fitted

rear foot brake readings low

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no engine oil filler cap ,bad oil leak.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 43,688 miles

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 3 Oct 2005 43,688 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in steering idler

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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Y389 ACV is a 2001 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y389 ACV, 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 Y389 ACV registered?

Y389 ACV is a 2001 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 14 April 2001.

Is Y389 ACV safe to buy?

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