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C159 TDG

1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,122 mi
Last recorded14,122 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 TDG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 14,122 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Slight engine oil leak and oil near rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2024 14,120 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose Dont catch down (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 13,600 miles

Exhaust rubbing on battery tray and part of bodywork.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat don't catch down

Pass 11 Jan 2018 13,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,491 miles

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 TDG is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,527 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TDG, 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 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C159 TDG registered?

C159 TDG is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C159 TDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C159 TDG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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