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E997 VAT

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,905 mi
Last recorded20,905 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 VAT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,905 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,896 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 20,479 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 18,783 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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E997 VAT is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E997 VAT, 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 E997 VAT registered?

E997 VAT is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 19 March 1988.

Is E997 VAT safe to buy?

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