MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.5.1b)
Direction indicator not working both rear (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for J239 FOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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