MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
no lights fitted at time of test
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
dalight use only
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?
Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E140 JOW is a 1988 Vespa Douglas in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1988 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,498 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 E140 JOW, 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 38 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E140 JOW registered?
E140 JOW is a 1988 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 17 February 1988.
Is E140 JOW safe to buy?
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