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C627 UBC

1986 Vespa (douglas) Px

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,538 mi
Last recorded1,538 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px13,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC627 UBC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 1,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 15,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 14,932 miles

oil residue around engine

Fail 25 Feb 2022 14,932 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil residue around engine

Pass 10 May 2014 13,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,236 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 19,213 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,863 miles

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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C627 UBC is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C627 UBC, 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 C627 UBC registered?

C627 UBC is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 28 January 1986.

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