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C527 GOO

1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,958 mi
Last recorded2,958 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa15,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC527 GOO
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 2,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 2,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 1,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 1,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 101 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 91 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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C527 GOO is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 15,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C527 GOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C527 GOO registered?

C527 GOO is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C527 GOO safe to buy?

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