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MEO 160Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,448 mi
Last recorded23,448 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown8,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEO 160Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 23,448 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,221 miles

Rear Tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2019 23,219 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre cracking in sidewall

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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MEO 160Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 8,001 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEO 160Y, 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 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEO 160Y registered?

MEO 160Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 13 May 1983.

Is MEO 160Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEO 160Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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