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SPW 127W

1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,699 mi
Last recorded22,699 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas25,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPW 127W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2020 22,699 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2020 22,699 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 22,688 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,680 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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SPW 127W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPW 127W, 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 SPW 127W registered?

SPW 127W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is SPW 127W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPW 127W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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