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G936 MGC

1989 Vespa (douglas) Px

Red Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,717 mi
Last recorded7,717 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px15,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG936 MGC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 7,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 7,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 7,714 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 7,714 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,714 miles

Brake light only operates on th rear brake system, Unable to determine if orginally manufactured with front brake light switch fitted so passed and advised as per manual section 1.3 stop lamps

Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 7,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 7,369 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 7,369 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

kickstarter pedal loose

Pass 27 Jan 2011 6,621 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 6,621 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,229 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 6,229 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,892 miles

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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G936 MGC is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px in Red with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G936 MGC, 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 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G936 MGC registered?

G936 MGC is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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