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FXI 8756

1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,430 mi
Last recorded16,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXI 8756
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 16,430 miles

Front tyre tread pattern stepped

Pass 16 Mar 2018 16,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 15,967 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 15,967 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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FXI 8756 is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,527 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FXI 8756, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FXI 8756 registered?

FXI 8756 is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is FXI 8756 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXI 8756 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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