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N229 XAU

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,693 mi
Last recorded22,693 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 XAU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 22,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 22,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 22,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 21,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 21,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,662 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 20,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 19,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 15,858 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 May 2009 15,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,347 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 14,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,235 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 13,235 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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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N229 XAU is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,251 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 N229 XAU, 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 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N229 XAU registered?

N229 XAU is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N229 XAU safe to buy?

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