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BNC 549Y

1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,540 mi
Last recorded1,540 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 549Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 1,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 1,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 1,408 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 1,285 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 1,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 1,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 518 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 52 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 1 miles

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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BNC 549Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 12,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNC 549Y, 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 44 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 BNC 549Y registered?

BNC 549Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 24 August 1982.

Is BNC 549Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNC 549Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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