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C52 FFR

1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa15,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 FFR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 9 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 7 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,572 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,572 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,097 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2010 28,096 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,061 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,759 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 27,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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C52 FFR is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 15,366 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) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C52 FFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C52 FFR registered?

C52 FFR is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C52 FFR safe to buy?

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