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F579 OJU

1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,640 mi
Last recorded30,640 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 OJU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 30,640 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,500 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,666 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 24,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,183 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,807 miles

l/hand lock stop worn

rear stop light on but dim

Fail 16 Jan 2010 10,798 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2009 5,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,771 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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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.

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