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C409 MAV

1985 Vespa (douglas) Px

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,298 mi
Last recorded21,298 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px15,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 MAV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 21,012 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,571 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 20,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,106 miles

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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C409 MAV is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,148 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 C409 MAV, 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 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C409 MAV registered?

C409 MAV is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 18 September 1985.

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