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AJC 966W

1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,662 mi
Last recorded11,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E16,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJC 966W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 11,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 11,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 11,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013
Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,493 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 10,486 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,750 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 9,383 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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AJC 966W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 16,917 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 AJC 966W, 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 45 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 AJC 966W registered?

AJC 966W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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