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E318 FRN

1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,369 mi
Last recorded14,369 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas13,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE318 FRN
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 14,369 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 14,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 14,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 13,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 13,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 12,526 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 11,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,022 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 9,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 8,614 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 8,614 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 8,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,509 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,413 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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E318 FRN is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E318 FRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E318 FRN registered?

E318 FRN is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E318 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E318 FRN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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