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OCT 428Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,642 mi
Last recorded18,642 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown8,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 428Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 16,726 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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OCT 428Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 8,001 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 OCT 428Y, 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 43 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 OCT 428Y registered?

OCT 428Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is OCT 428Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCT 428Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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