CarVerify

Free Car Check

J503 DFU

1992 Vespa Douglas

White Petrol 199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,798 mi
Last recorded24,798 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Vespa Douglas16,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vespa
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 DFU
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2009 24,798 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,798 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,223 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,491 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
Full Vespa Douglas reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J503 DFU is a 1992 Vespa Douglas in White with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 16,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J503 DFU, 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 34 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J503 DFU?

You can check the full history of J503 DFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J503 DFU registered?

J503 DFU is a 1992 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J503 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J503 DFU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J503 DFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J503 DFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.