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Y754 OFW

2001 Piaggio Ape Van

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,619 mi
Last recorded24,619 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Ape Van2,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 OFW
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 24,619 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 24,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,935 miles

Rear registration plate lamp inoperative.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,919 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate lamp inoperative.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,728 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 21,646 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

hand brake travel could be better

Pass 3 Jan 2009 20,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,101 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,619 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 16,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 13,869 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 13,866 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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Y754 OFW is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,928 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 Y754 OFW, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y754 OFW registered?

Y754 OFW is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y754 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y754 OFW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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