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C38 NRA

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,190 mi
Last recorded23,190 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC38 NRA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,190 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 22,860 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,566 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 21,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 19,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 16,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,115 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 25,115 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 24,755 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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C38 NRA is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C38 NRA, 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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What year was C38 NRA registered?

C38 NRA is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C38 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C38 NRA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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