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N311 FWX

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,652 mi
Last recorded19,652 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 FWX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 19,652 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 19,652 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 17,509 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 16,141 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,913 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 9,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,548 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 8,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,107 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,362 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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N311 FWX is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N311 FWX, 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 N311 FWX registered?

N311 FWX is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N311 FWX safe to buy?

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