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A856 ROR

1984 Vespa Douglas

Grey Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,966 mi
Last recorded36,966 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Vespa Douglas14,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA856 ROR
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,966 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,997 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 34,997 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

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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A856 ROR is a 1984 Vespa Douglas in Grey with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 14,742 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 A856 ROR, 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 42 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A856 ROR registered?

A856 ROR is a 1984 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is A856 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A856 ROR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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