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FHE 890V

1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,233 mi
Last recorded14,233 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas18,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHE 890V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 14,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 14,230 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 14,230 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 14,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,212 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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FHE 890V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 18,936 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 FHE 890V, 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 46 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 FHE 890V registered?

FHE 890V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is FHE 890V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHE 890V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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