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C391 HWJ

1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Pink Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,929 mi
Last recorded16,929 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC391 HWJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 16,929 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 16,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 16,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 15,764 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 15,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 14,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 13,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,553 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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C391 HWJ is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Pink with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C391 HWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C391 HWJ registered?

C391 HWJ is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C391 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C391 HWJ shows 9 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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