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E176 MDL

1987 Vespa T5

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,827 mi
Last recorded40,827 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Vespa T518,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 MDL
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 40,827 miles

machine has an oil leak

Fail 5 May 2018 40,827 miles

machine has an oil leak

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Vespa T5?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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E176 MDL is a 1987 Vespa T5 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 18,695 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 T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E176 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E176 MDL registered?

E176 MDL is a 1987 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is E176 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E176 MDL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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