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G853 PMW

1990 Vespa Douglas

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,016 mi
Last recorded13,016 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Vespa Douglas14,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG853 PMW
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2013 13,016 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,966 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,965 miles

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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G853 PMW is a 1990 Vespa Douglas in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,688 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 G853 PMW, 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 36 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G853 PMW registered?

G853 PMW is a 1990 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G853 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G853 PMW shows 4 tests 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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