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PLC 354W

1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Black Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,121 mi
Last recorded21,121 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas18,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLC 354W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 21,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,707 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,268 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,192 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 19,192 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 19,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 19,151 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,076 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 19,045 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,116 miles

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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PLC 354W is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Black with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 18,936 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 PLC 354W, 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 46 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLC 354W registered?

PLC 354W is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 20 September 1980.

Is PLC 354W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLC 354W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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