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ESJ 420

1997 Vespa Douglas

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,060 mi
Last recorded1,060 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 420
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 1,060 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 278 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 278 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 270 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 270 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front front seat strikes and opens fuel cap

Pass 14 Aug 2014 265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 238 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 2 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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ESJ 420 is a 1997 Vespa Douglas in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ESJ 420, 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 29 years old, this Vespa Douglas is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ESJ 420 registered?

ESJ 420 is a 1997 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is ESJ 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 420 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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