MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Play in front wheel hub
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Play in front wheel hub
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?
Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B896 TEX is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,148 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B896 TEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B896 TEX registered?
B896 TEX is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 25 March 1985.
Is B896 TEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for B896 TEX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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