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EBN 248W

1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Brown Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,045 mi
Last recorded25,045 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas18,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBN 248W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 25,045 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,771 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,134 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,543 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 19,720 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,651 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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EBN 248W is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Brown with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 18,936 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) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBN 248W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBN 248W registered?

EBN 248W is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 26 September 1980.

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The MOT history for EBN 248W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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