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H496 XCJ

1991 Vespa (douglas) Px

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

966 mi
Last recorded966 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) Px22,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH496 XCJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 966 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 21,890 miles

slight travel on rear brake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,837 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,805 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,678 miles

rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,402 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,317 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 17,316 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 17,314 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,123 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 15,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,123 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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H496 XCJ is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) Px in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1991 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 22,808 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H496 XCJ, 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 35 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H496 XCJ registered?

H496 XCJ is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 16 February 1991.

Is H496 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H496 XCJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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