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Y868 ACV

2001 Piaggio Porter

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,393 mi
Last recorded46,393 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Porter41,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 ACV
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2011 46,393 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 45,711 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,606 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2008 42,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 39,061 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 39,061 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2006 34,839 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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Y868 ACV is a 2001 Piaggio Porter in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y868 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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Y868 ACV is a 2001 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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