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ARA 309A

1963 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,104 mi
Last recorded1,104 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 309A
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 1,104 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component Main pivot bushes (2.3.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Remains on when not selected (1.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 1,012 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 1,009 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 39 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 4 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 2 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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ARA 309A is a 1963 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ARA 309A, 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 63 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 ARA 309A registered?

ARA 309A is a 1963 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is ARA 309A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 309A shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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