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F79 PDU

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,308 mi
Last recorded17,308 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 PDU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2024 17,308 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 15,239 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 13,384 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 12,207 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 12,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 11,729 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 11,210 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,087 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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F79 PDU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,026 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 F79 PDU, 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 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F79 PDU registered?

F79 PDU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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