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C453 TSS

1986 Vespa (douglas) Px

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,475 mi
Last recorded17,475 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px13,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC453 TSS
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 17,475 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,397 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,133 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 May 2015 17,132 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Engine mounts slight free play.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2012 17,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,300 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,005 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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C453 TSS is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C453 TSS, 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.

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What year was C453 TSS registered?

C453 TSS is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 11 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C453 TSS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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