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DLV 82Y

1982 Vespa Douglas

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,432 mi
Last recorded13,432 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Vespa Douglas13,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLV 82Y
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,432 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 2,544 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,518 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 15,518 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,518 miles

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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DLV 82Y is a 1982 Vespa Douglas in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,405 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 DLV 82Y, 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 44 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DLV 82Y?

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What year was DLV 82Y registered?

DLV 82Y is a 1982 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is DLV 82Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLV 82Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DLV 82Y have outstanding finance?

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