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B943 DRP

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,456 mi
Last recorded17,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB943 DRP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,047 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 17,046 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 16,438 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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B943 DRP is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 17,080 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 B943 DRP, 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 41 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 B943 DRP registered?

B943 DRP is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B943 DRP safe to buy?

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