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J239 FOU

1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,217 mi
Last recorded25,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas11,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 FOU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,217 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 25,217 miles

Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,376 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 24,376 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 23,306 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.5.1b)

Direction indicator not working both rear (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,306 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,806 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 22,805 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

seat held down with bungee

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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J239 FOU is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Black with a 125cc 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 J239 FOU, 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 J239 FOU registered?

J239 FOU is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 September 1991.

Is J239 FOU safe to buy?

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