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PRC 690X

1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,207 mi
Last recorded29,207 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas25,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 690X
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 28,769 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,845 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 27,845 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,234 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 26,331 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 26,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,975 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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PRC 690X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PRC 690X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRC 690X registered?

PRC 690X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 4 September 1981.

Is PRC 690X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRC 690X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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