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C98 AHW

1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,314 mi
Last recorded6,314 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC98 AHW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 6,314 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 6,310 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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C98 AHW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,527 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C98 AHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C98 AHW registered?

C98 AHW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C98 AHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C98 AHW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C98 AHW have outstanding finance?

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