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F997 FVO

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,520 mi
Last recorded11,520 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF997 FVO
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,520 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,124 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 9,124 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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F997 FVO is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F997 FVO, 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.

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What year was F997 FVO registered?

F997 FVO is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F997 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F997 FVO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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