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P47 ERC

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

6,150 mi
Last recorded6,150 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 ERC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 6,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 6,150 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 6,077 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 6,077 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 6,004 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 6,004 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 5,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 5,877 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 5,250 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,250 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 4,522 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,522 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 3,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 3,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 2,922 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 2,560 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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P47 ERC is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P47 ERC, 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 P47 ERC registered?

P47 ERC is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P47 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 ERC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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