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B985 OLK

1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,454 mi
Last recorded10,454 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa15,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB985 OLK
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 10,454 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 May 2009 10,448 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,905 miles

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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B985 OLK is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 15,366 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) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B985 OLK, 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 41 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 B985 OLK registered?

B985 OLK is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 20 April 1985.

Is B985 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B985 OLK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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