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F311 FWE

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,554 mi
Last recorded11,554 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF311 FWE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,554 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 11,294 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 11,289 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on not at all (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,207 miles

side panels fitted covering some testable items

Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 11,041 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 10,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 10,404 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 8,980 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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F311 FWE is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,256 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 F311 FWE, 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 37 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 F311 FWE registered?

F311 FWE is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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