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P529 JHJ

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,375 mi
Last recorded11,375 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 JHJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 11,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 11,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 10,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 10,445 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear just on limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 10,049 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 9,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 9,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 8,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 8,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 7,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,250 miles

slight age cracking on front tyre wall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 6,250 miles

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

slight age cracking on front tyre wall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,423 miles

slight cracking on front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,815 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,070 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 2,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 2,481 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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P529 JHJ is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P529 JHJ, 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 P529 JHJ registered?

P529 JHJ is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P529 JHJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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