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HMV 408V

1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,360 mi
Last recorded19,360 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E21,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMV 408V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2024 19,360 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 17,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 15,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 15,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 12,698 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,501 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,197 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 11,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,787 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,337 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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HMV 408V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 21,594 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMV 408V, 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 46 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 HMV 408V registered?

HMV 408V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 24 April 1980.

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