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L26 LAU

1993 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,717 mi
Last recorded26,717 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Vespa (douglas) T519,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 LAU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,717 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2015 19,694 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2015 19,694 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,978 miles

advise + fitted with an after market exhaust that is on the loud side but no other vespa here to compare it with !!!

Fail 20 Nov 2013 18,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,640 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 28 May 2011 16,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust slightly loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,352 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?

Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Direction indicator not working 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 19
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L26 LAU is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 19,685 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) T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L26 LAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L26 LAU registered?

L26 LAU is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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