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XAW 665Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,928 mi
Last recorded9,928 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas10,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAW 665Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 9,928 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 9,558 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 8,139 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 8,139 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 7,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,178 miles

headbearings slightly notchy

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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XAW 665Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,021 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 XAW 665Y, 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 43 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 XAW 665Y registered?

XAW 665Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 27 June 1983.

Is XAW 665Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAW 665Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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