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E250 NBF

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,871 mi
Last recorded4,871 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE250 NBF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 4,871 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 7,139 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 7,137 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,119 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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E250 NBF is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,026 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 E250 NBF, 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 38 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 E250 NBF registered?

E250 NBF is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E250 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E250 NBF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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