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A279 OTP

1983 Vespa Douglas

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Vespa Douglas18,354 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA279 OTP
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020
Pass 10 May 2017

daytime mot only

Pass 19 Mar 2016

DAY TIME MOT ONLY

Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,376 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 16,376 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 14,468 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,099 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,842 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,394 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,753 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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A279 OTP is a 1983 Vespa Douglas in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 18,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A279 OTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A279 OTP registered?

A279 OTP is a 1983 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 25 August 1983.

Is A279 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A279 OTP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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