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C159 HCV

1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

White Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,001 mi
Last recorded26,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 HCV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 26,001 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 26,001 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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C159 HCV is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in White with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 13,578 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C159 HCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C159 HCV?

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What year was C159 HCV registered?

C159 HCV is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C159 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C159 HCV 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.

Does C159 HCV have outstanding finance?

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