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P299 XUB

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,409 mi
Last recorded10,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 XUB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 10,409 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 10,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 10,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 9,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 9,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 8,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 8,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 8,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 8,549 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 8,547 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,534 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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P299 XUB is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P299 XUB, 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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What year was P299 XUB registered?

P299 XUB is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P299 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 XUB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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