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B853 AOJ

1984 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,650 mi
Last recorded12,650 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB853 AOJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 12,650 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 12,228 miles

advised rear number plate damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,140 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 11,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,879 miles

Tester has noted travel on front brake lever

Fail 6 Sep 2010 9,879 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Tester has noted travel on front brake lever

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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B853 AOJ is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B853 AOJ, 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 42 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 B853 AOJ registered?

B853 AOJ is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 4 August 1984.

Is B853 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B853 AOJ shows 7 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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