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E221 LAC

1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,207 mi
Last recorded23,207 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E18,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 LAC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 23,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 22,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 21,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 20,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 18,538 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 18,511 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,196 miles

slight crack on the under side of leg shields

Fail 13 Jun 2007 18,196 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125E?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 17
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E221 LAC is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,196 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) PX125E fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E221 LAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E221 LAC registered?

E221 LAC is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E221 LAC safe to buy?

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