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G179 FTG

1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Red Petrol 210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,007 mi
Last recorded15,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 FTG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine210cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 15,007 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 14,320 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 13,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 13,068 miles

exhaust lower than normal

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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G179 FTG is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Red with a 210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 13,500 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 G179 FTG, 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 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G179 FTG registered?

G179 FTG is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G179 FTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G179 FTG 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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