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POI 5189

1984 Vespa Douglas

Yellow Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,729 mi
Last recorded1,729 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Vespa Douglas14,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOI 5189
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014 1,729 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 1,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 1,630 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 1,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 713 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
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POI 5189 is a 1984 Vespa Douglas in Yellow with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 14,742 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 POI 5189, 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 42 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POI 5189 registered?

POI 5189 is a 1984 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is POI 5189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POI 5189 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does POI 5189 have outstanding finance?

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