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F21 HNJ

1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,622 mi
Last recorded18,622 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 HNJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 18,622 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 18,577 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 18,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 18,388 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 18,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 1,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 18,082 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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F21 HNJ is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue 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 F21 HNJ, 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 F21 HNJ registered?

F21 HNJ is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F21 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 HNJ 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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