CarVerify

Free Car Check

A986 MWX

1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Red Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,681 mi
Last recorded1,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vespa (douglas)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA986 MWX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 1,681 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 1,677 miles

All direction indicators not working both front stay solid orange and not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear All direction indicators not working both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose tank fuel switch (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 1,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 1,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 1,118 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 1,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 40 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,327 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
Full Vespa (douglas) Douglas reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A986 MWX is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A986 MWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A986 MWX?

You can check the full history of A986 MWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A986 MWX registered?

A986 MWX is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 12 April 1984.

Is A986 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A986 MWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A986 MWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A986 MWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.