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DNE 8Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Silver Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,646 mi
Last recorded20,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas10,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNE 8Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 20,646 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

both tyres slightly under inflated

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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DNE 8Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Silver with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,021 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 DNE 8Y, 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 43 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 DNE 8Y registered?

DNE 8Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 19 January 1983.

Is DNE 8Y safe to buy?

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