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DHD 356V

1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,852 mi
Last recorded12,852 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas18,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHD 356V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 12,852 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 1,906 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 1,906 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012
Pass 7 Feb 2007 14,480 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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DHD 356V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 18,936 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) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHD 356V, 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 46 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHD 356V registered?

DHD 356V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 2 June 1980.

Is DHD 356V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHD 356V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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