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F253 OPO

1988 Vespa Douglas

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,314 mi
Last recorded40,314 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Vespa Douglas18,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 OPO
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,299 miles

Both tyres and spare flat

Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 40,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 40,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,150 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,131 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 40,130 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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F253 OPO is a 1988 Vespa Douglas in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F253 OPO, 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 38 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F253 OPO registered?

F253 OPO is a 1988 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F253 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F253 OPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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