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E531 AHR

1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Black Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,183 mi
Last recorded27,183 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 AHR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 27,183 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 27,181 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,061 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,407 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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E531 AHR is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Black with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E531 AHR, 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 E531 AHR registered?

E531 AHR is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E531 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E531 AHR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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