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N299 LCV

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,345 mi
Last recorded53,345 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 LCV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,345 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 53,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,344 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 53,344 miles

steering component slightly missaligned

Pass 31 May 2018 53,344 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 53,344 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2017 53,344 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,343 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,342 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,342 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

speedo not working

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,342 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front brake poor

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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N299 LCV is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N299 LCV, 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.

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What year was N299 LCV registered?

N299 LCV is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 6 July 1996.

Is N299 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N299 LCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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