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P297 LAN

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,360 mi
Last recorded10,360 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 LAN
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 10,360 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING HEAD BEARINGS

Fail 7 Jun 2023 10,360 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING HEAD BEARINGS

Pass 26 May 2022 9,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 9,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 8,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 8,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 7,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 6,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 6,217 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 5,202 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 5,202 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,825 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 4,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 4,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 3,960 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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P297 LAN is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 P297 LAN, 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 29 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P297 LAN is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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