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F949 MPU

1988 Vespa (douglas) Px

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,623 mi
Last recorded1,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px18,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 MPU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 1,623 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 39 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 118 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,917 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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F949 MPU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px in Grey 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) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 18,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F949 MPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F949 MPU registered?

F949 MPU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is F949 MPU safe to buy?

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