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J138 LAM

1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,562 mi
Last recorded3,562 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas10,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 LAM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 3,562 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 3,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 2,815 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 2,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 2,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 1,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,992 miles

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 10,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,372 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 10,372 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,359 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,341 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,335 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,323 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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J138 LAM is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 10,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J138 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 34 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J138 LAM registered?

J138 LAM is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J138 LAM safe to buy?

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