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A408 FAD

1983 Vespa (douglas) Px

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,980 mi
Last recorded22,980 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Px24,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA408 FAD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,417 miles

rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2005
Fail 2 Aug 2005 21,102 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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A408 FAD is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Px in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 24,770 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 Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A408 FAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A408 FAD registered?

A408 FAD is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A408 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A408 FAD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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