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E288 EFG

1988 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,651 mi
Last recorded31,651 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px18,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE288 EFG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 31,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 31,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 29,672 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 29,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 29,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 28,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 27,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 27,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 27,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,668 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 26,528 miles

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,167 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,167 miles

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.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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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?

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