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TYD 168W

1980 Vespa Douglas

White Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,889 mi
Last recorded16,889 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Vespa Douglas14,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYD 168W
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 16,889 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 16,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 16,800 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,936 miles

Number Plate Ok for Mot Purpose but Advised To Change for Road Use

Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,395 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,589 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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TYD 168W is a 1980 Vespa Douglas in White with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 14,936 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYD 168W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 46 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYD 168W registered?

TYD 168W is a 1980 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is TYD 168W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYD 168W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TYD 168W have outstanding finance?

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