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A872 HKA

1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,820 mi
Last recorded6,820 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown8,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA872 HKA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 6,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 6,815 miles

Front Front wheel bearings rumbling

Fail 28 Mar 2020 6,815 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings rumbling

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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A872 HKA is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 8,001 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A872 HKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A872 HKA registered?

A872 HKA is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A872 HKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A872 HKA shows 3 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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