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F157 NGV

1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,464 mi
Last recorded7,464 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 NGV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 7,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 7,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 7,423 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 7,423 miles

Position lamp not working Head lamp dip beam. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 7,288 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 7,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 7,117 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 7,117 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Affected by operation of another lamp. (7.7 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 6,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 6,392 miles

Headlamp high/low beam indicator not working.

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 6,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp high/low beam indicator not working.

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bottom bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 6,392 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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F157 NGV is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F157 NGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F157 NGV registered?

F157 NGV is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F157 NGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F157 NGV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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