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E183 MDL

1988 Vespa T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,898 mi
Last recorded32,898 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa T517,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 MDL
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 32,898 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 32,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 32,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,510 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 32,510 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 31,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,576 miles

Central Rear rear brake pedal showing signs of wear not smooth yet

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 29,839 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa T5?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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E183 MDL is a 1988 Vespa T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,046 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 T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E183 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E183 MDL registered?

E183 MDL is a 1988 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E183 MDL safe to buy?

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