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C401 BOR

1986 Vespa (douglas) Px

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,852 mi
Last recorded24,852 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px13,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 BOR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,109 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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C401 BOR is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 13,013 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C401 BOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C401 BOR registered?

C401 BOR is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 5 June 1986.

Is C401 BOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C401 BOR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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