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PLW 223W

1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,287 mi
Last recorded6,287 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas25,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLW 223W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 6,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 6,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 6,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 6,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,065 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 6,065 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 6,065 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 6,029 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2014 6,029 miles

both tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2013 5,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 5,889 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,766 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 5,425 miles

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

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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PLW 223W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 25,727 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 PLW 223W, 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 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLW 223W registered?

PLW 223W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 28 February 1981.

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