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DOD 846T

1979 Vespa Douglas

Maroon Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,180 mi
Last recorded5,180 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Vespa Douglas11,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOD 846T
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 5,180 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2016 2,523 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 2,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 2,209 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 1 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 1 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

head lamp has no patton

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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DOD 846T is a 1979 Vespa Douglas in Maroon with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 11,331 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOD 846T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 47 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOD 846T registered?

DOD 846T is a 1979 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 12 May 1979.

Is DOD 846T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOD 846T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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