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H458 GLM

1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,391 mi
Last recorded33,391 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas11,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH458 GLM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 33,375 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 33,361 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 31,409 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,419 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,844 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 29,834 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,951 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 28,941 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,204 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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H458 GLM is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,876 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 H458 GLM, 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 35 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H458 GLM registered?

H458 GLM is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 17 May 1991.

Is H458 GLM safe to buy?

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