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P543 JHJ

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,896 mi
Last recorded34,896 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 JHJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 34,896 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 34,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 34,408 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,736 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 30,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 28,449 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 20,178 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,738 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,553 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 13,568 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 9,656 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,656 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,369 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 3,023 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 1,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 1,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 1,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 1,183 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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P543 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 P543 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 P543 JHJ registered?

P543 JHJ is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P543 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 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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