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E223 LAC

1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,244 mi
Last recorded53,244 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 LAC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 52,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 50,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,980 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,147 miles

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

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

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,645 miles

Central Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,104 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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E223 LAC is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E223 LAC, 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 E223 LAC registered?

E223 LAC is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E223 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E223 LAC shows 10 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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