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A483 OBP

1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,381 mi
Last recorded36,381 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas10,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA483 OBP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 2,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 2,675 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 2,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 2,623 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 2,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 2,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 2,612 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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A483 OBP is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,021 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) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A483 OBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was A483 OBP registered?

A483 OBP is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A483 OBP safe to buy?

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