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E216 MMM

1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,447 mi
Last recorded11,447 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 MMM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2025 11,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 11,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 11,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 11,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 10,492 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 10,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 10,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 9,955 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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E216 MMM is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E216 MMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E216 MMM registered?

E216 MMM is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E216 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E216 MMM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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