CarVerify

Free Car Check

L338 XDF

1994 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,867 mi
Last recorded22,867 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
4 checks still locked for this Vespa (douglas)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 XDF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
View full Vespa (douglas) Douglas reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,867 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 22,865 miles

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2016 22,860 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking centre stand broken and insecure. (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,089 miles

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,046 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 11,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,702 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 7,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 7,894 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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
Full Vespa (douglas) Douglas reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L338 XDF is a 1994 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L338 XDF, 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 32 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L338 XDF?

You can check the full history of L338 XDF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L338 XDF registered?

L338 XDF is a 1994 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L338 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L338 XDF 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.

Does L338 XDF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L338 XDF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.