MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
rear no plate starting too deteriate
l/hand lock stop worn
rear stop light on but dim
Front Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
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F579 OJU is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 14,797 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 F579 OJU, 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 37 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 F579 OJU registered?
F579 OJU is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 17 January 1989.
Is F579 OJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F579 OJU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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