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C494 UPD

1986 Vespa (douglas) Px

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,832 mi
Last recorded14,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px13,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 UPD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,789 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,717 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 14,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,589 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 14,588 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,257 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,193 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 13,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 13,178 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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C494 UPD is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C494 UPD, 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 C494 UPD registered?

C494 UPD is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 23 April 1986.

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