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A886 FSA

1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,343 mi
Last recorded3,343 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA886 FSA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 3,343 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 3,338 miles

Front front chassis has some signs of corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear shock as some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 30 Sep 2022 3,325 miles

Front chassis front underneath has some light corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear shock has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 17 Sep 2021 3,312 miles

Front chassis has some corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 12 Sep 2020 3,288 miles

Rear exhaust has signs of corrosion

Rear rear shock has signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2019 3,198 miles

Front front and rear tyres could do with renewing tyres are 17 years old

Pass 13 Sep 2018 3,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 3,042 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 3,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 2,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 2,827 miles

rear brake has only just met mot brake standard

Fail 15 Sep 2014 2,827 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 2,743 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 2,743 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 2,743 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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A886 FSA is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 14,056 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 A886 FSA, 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 42 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 A886 FSA registered?

A886 FSA is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 11 January 1984.

Is A886 FSA safe to buy?

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