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Q739PFE

1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,110 mi
Last recorded2,110 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ739PFE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 2,110 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 2,102 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 1,634 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 1,629 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 921 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 920 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2012 458 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 458 miles

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Q739PFE is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 14,797 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 Q739PFE, 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 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q739PFE is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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