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A544 PDE

1983 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,479 mi
Last recorded8,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Vespa20,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 PDE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 8,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2014 8,470 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 May 2013 8,460 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

clutch lever lock nut loose.

Fail 8 May 2013 8,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

clutch lever lock nut loose.

Pass 10 May 2012 8,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 7,647 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

smoking on idle

Pass 2 Feb 2010 7,494 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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A544 PDE is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 20,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A544 PDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was A544 PDE registered?

A544 PDE is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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