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J848 DYM

1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,431 mi
Last recorded21,431 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas10,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 DYM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,431 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 21,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 18,479 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 18,479 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,475 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 18,403 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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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J848 DYM is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 10,473 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 J848 DYM, 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 34 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J848 DYM registered?

J848 DYM is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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