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E70 JDP

1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,778 mi
Last recorded32,778 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa15,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE70 JDP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 32,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 31,846 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 31,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 31,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 30,509 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 30,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,356 miles

headlamp aim locking screw missing, rectified and set headlamp aim.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 30,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp aim locking screw missing, rectified and set headlamp aim.

Fail 17 Jul 2020 30,302 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim too high aim locking screw missing (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 29,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,310 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 28,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,873 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 26,872 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,120 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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E70 JDP is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 15,911 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) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E70 JDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E70 JDP registered?

E70 JDP is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is E70 JDP safe to buy?

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