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D492 HFX

1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Blue Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa16,172 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD492 HFX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2014 23,608 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,173 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2012 22,639 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,880 miles

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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D492 HFX is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Blue with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 16,172 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 D492 HFX, 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 39 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 D492 HFX registered?

D492 HFX is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D492 HFX safe to buy?

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