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EIL 1209

1986 Vespa (douglas) Px

Red Other 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,050 mi
Last recorded12,050 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px13,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 1209
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2025 12,050 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 11,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 11,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 11,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 11,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 11,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 11,057 miles

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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EIL 1209 is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px in Red with a 123cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 13,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EIL 1209, 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 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EIL 1209 registered?

EIL 1209 is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is EIL 1209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIL 1209 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EIL 1209 have outstanding finance?

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