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B443 FWP

1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,185 mi
Last recorded52,185 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB443 FWP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,185 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 26,481 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 26,481 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,271 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 20,271 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 2,407 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 2,407 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2012 2,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,398 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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B443 FWP is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B443 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 B443 FWP registered?

B443 FWP is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 25 October 1984.

Is B443 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B443 FWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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