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E139 JOW

1987 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,032 mi
Last recorded18,032 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px17,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE139 JOW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 18,032 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 18,019 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements does not emit a continuous or uniform sound that is not harsh or grating. (7.7 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine contaminated with oil

Fail 26 Jul 2024 18,000 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh or grating (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear clear lens, bulb deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2023 17,920 miles

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 17,286 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 16,749 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 16,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 15,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 13,262 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,340 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 8,931 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 8,647 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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E139 JOW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 17,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E139 JOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E139 JOW registered?

E139 JOW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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