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P225 CAL

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,666 mi
Last recorded16,666 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 CAL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 16,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 16,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,975 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,779 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 15,711 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 15,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 13,458 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 13,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,333 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 13,322 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 13,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,338 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 12,130 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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P225 CAL is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P225 CAL, 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 P225 CAL registered?

P225 CAL is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P225 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 CAL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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