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N996 XKE

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

26,084 mi
Last recorded26,084 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 XKE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 26,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 25,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 25,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,966 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 24,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,800 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 24,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 20,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,017 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 15,992 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,020 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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N996 XKE is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue 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 N996 XKE, 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 N996 XKE registered?

N996 XKE is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N996 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 XKE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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