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B401 FWP

1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,608 mi
Last recorded14,608 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 FWP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 14,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 14,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 14,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 14,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 14,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 14,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2020 14,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 14,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 14,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,299 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,813 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 12,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 12,081 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,901 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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B401 FWP is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B401 FWP, 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 B401 FWP registered?

B401 FWP is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 5 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B401 FWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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