MOT Status
ValidMileage
31,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?
Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.
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E288 EFG is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 18,330 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E288 EFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E288 EFG registered?
E288 EFG is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 11 May 1988.
Is E288 EFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E288 EFG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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