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E29 VTA

1987 Vespa Douglas

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,201 mi
Last recorded16,201 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Vespa Douglas13,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 VTA
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,930 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 15,939 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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E29 VTA is a 1987 Vespa Douglas in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 13,970 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E29 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E29 VTA registered?

E29 VTA is a 1987 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E29 VTA safe to buy?

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