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E263 HPC

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,237 mi
Last recorded7,237 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE263 HPC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 7,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 7,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 7,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 7,401 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 7,364 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 7,364 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 6,788 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,788 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 6,784 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 6,782 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,550 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?

Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Direction indicator not working 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 19
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E263 HPC is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,026 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) T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E263 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E263 HPC registered?

E263 HPC is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E263 HPC safe to buy?

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