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P301 GBD

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,140 mi
Last recorded24,140 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 GBD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 24,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 24,097 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,844 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 23,828 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 23,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,587 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P301 GBD is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P301 GBD, 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 P301 GBD registered?

P301 GBD is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P301 GBD safe to buy?

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