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FMR 78W

1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,758 mi
Last recorded30,758 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown11,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMR 78W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2019 30,758 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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FMR 78W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 11,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMR 78W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMR 78W registered?

FMR 78W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 13 January 1981.

Is FMR 78W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMR 78W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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