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MEF 817W

1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,800 mi
Last recorded17,800 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown11,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEF 817W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2018 17,800 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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MEF 817W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 11,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEF 817W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MEF 817W registered?

MEF 817W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 8 May 1981.

Is MEF 817W safe to buy?

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