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C374 DNM

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,995 mi
Last recorded19,995 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC374 DNM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 19,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 19,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,354 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,273 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 19,126 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2012 18,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,050 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,158 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,158 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,138 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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C374 DNM is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C374 DNM, 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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C374 DNM is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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