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P408 DNN

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,098 mi
Last recorded1,098 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 DNN
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 1,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 1,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 10,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 7,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,755 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 6,755 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 6,122 miles

Exhaust Noisey

Front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 6,112 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 5,901 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

nosley exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,574 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 5,553 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,090 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 5,048 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 4,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,450 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,150 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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P408 DNN is a 1997 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 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 P408 DNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P408 DNN registered?

P408 DNN is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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