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BEG 978T

1996 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Purple Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,025 mi
Last recorded5,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 978T
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 5,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 5,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 4,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 3,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 2,275 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 1,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 520 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 6,946 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 3,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 3,288 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 1,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 443 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,373 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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BEG 978T is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Purple with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BEG 978T, 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 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BEG 978T registered?

BEG 978T is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is BEG 978T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEG 978T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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