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D118 SBG

1986 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,640 mi
Last recorded31,640 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) T514,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD118 SBG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,330 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,765 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 26,740 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak from engine.Rear tyre is getting wet

Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,789 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?

Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Direction indicator not working 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 19
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D118 SBG is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,583 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) T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D118 SBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D118 SBG registered?

D118 SBG is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is D118 SBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D118 SBG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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