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P496 UPN

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,684 mi
Last recorded11,684 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 UPN
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 11,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 11,252 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 10,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 10,283 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 9,443 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 9,410 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 8,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 7,774 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 7,753 miles

Fastener missing on offside front mudguard

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 7,571 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 7,571 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,352 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,190 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 6,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,837 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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P496 UPN is a 1996 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 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 P496 UPN, 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 P496 UPN registered?

P496 UPN is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P496 UPN safe to buy?

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