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PDE 205S

1977 Vespa Douglas

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,817 mi
Last recorded12,817 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Vespa Douglas11,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDE 205S
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 12,817 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 12,817 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 12,577 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 12,577 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 12,372 miles

6volt lighting system>very dim

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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PDE 205S is a 1977 Vespa Douglas in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,180 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 PDE 205S, 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 49 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 PDE 205S?

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What year was PDE 205S registered?

PDE 205S is a 1977 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is PDE 205S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDE 205S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDE 205S have outstanding finance?

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