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FWJ 813V

1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,735 mi
Last recorded6,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas18,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWJ 813V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 6,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 5,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 5,237 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 5,237 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front tyres has perished side walls but not to the cord

Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,054 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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FWJ 813V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FWJ 813V, 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 FWJ 813V registered?

FWJ 813V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 24 March 1980.

Is FWJ 813V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWJ 813V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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