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C99 MGM

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,662 mi
Last recorded17,662 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC99 MGM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 16,669 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 15,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 15,678 miles

indicators not working. post 1st aug 86

Pass 28 Apr 2022 15,679 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 15,441 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,566 miles

Front Upper suspension bush has slight free play

Pass 29 Mar 2017 10,058 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,756 miles

lower foot rest running boards have slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2014 5,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 5,744 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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C99 MGM is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 17,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C99 MGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C99 MGM registered?

C99 MGM is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 17 September 1985.

Is C99 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C99 MGM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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