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FAP 839V

1979 Vespa (douglas) Px

White Petrol 218cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

26,028 mi
Last recorded26,028 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAP 839V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine218cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 26,028 miles

Central Rear Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 25,739 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 25,739 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,680 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2018 25,649 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,536 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 25,525 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,508 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,508 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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FAP 839V is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) Px in White with a 218cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FAP 839V, 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 47 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAP 839V registered?

FAP 839V is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is FAP 839V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAP 839V shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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