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MSL 431

1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

424 mi
Last recorded424 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 431
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 424 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 419 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 1 miles

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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MSL 431 is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 13,880 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 MSL 431, 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 47 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 MSL 431 registered?

MSL 431 is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 22 January 1979.

Is MSL 431 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSL 431 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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