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A661 MWD

1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,982 mi
Last recorded39,982 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E19,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA661 MWD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 39,982 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 39,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 39,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 39,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 39,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,957 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 39,957 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 39,957 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 37,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,749 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,020 miles

front mudguard corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 31,999 miles

Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front mudguard corroded.

Fail 5 May 2011 30,182 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 5 May 2011 30,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,952 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,306 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P200E?

Based on 3,685 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 24
Direction indicators not working 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
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A661 MWD is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 19,786 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) P200E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A661 MWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) P200E typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A661 MWD registered?

A661 MWD is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A661 MWD safe to buy?

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